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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the State and the political subdivisions in the State from requiring an applicant for employment or an employee to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition for employment.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "State and Local Government - COVID-19 - Vaccination by Choice Act," prohibits the state of Maryland and its local governments, including counties, municipalities, and other political subdivisions, from requiring applicants for employment or current employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The bill defines COVID-19 to include the coronavirus known as COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV and the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The provisions apply to all state government units, including those with independent personnel systems, as well as the specified local government entities. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Matt Morgan (R)*,
Lauren Arikan (R),
Wendell Beitzel (R),
Joseph Boteler (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Gerald Clark (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Trent Kittleman (R),
Susan Krebs (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Johnny Mautz (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Neil Parrott (R),
April Rose (R),
Haven Shoemaker (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Brenda Thiam (R),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (14:00 3/14/2022 ) (on 03/14/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0799?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0799f.pdf |
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