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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to public health and safety; prohibiting discrimination based on a person's COVID-19 or messenger RNA vaccination status as specified; providing criminal and civil penalties and remedies; providing definitions; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's COVID-19 or mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccination status. It defines key terms such as "COVID-19 vaccination," "mRNA vaccination," and "vaccination status." The bill makes it a felony for employers, governmental entities, or healthcare providers to deny services, employment, or other opportunities based on a person's vaccination status. It also allows individuals who are aggrieved by a violation of the bill to bring a civil lawsuit for compensatory damages and injunctive relief. The bill further amends existing laws to exclude causes of action filed under this new law from certain COVID-19-related liability immunities.
Sponsors (13)
Mark Baker (R)*,
Bo Biteman (R)*,
Anthony Bouchard (R)*,
Marshall Burt (LIB)*,
Bill Fortner (R)*,
Tim French (R)*,
Timothy Hallinan (R)*,
Scott Heiner (R)*,
Tom James (R)*,
Dan Laursen (R)*,
Troy McKeown (R)*,
Tim Salazar (R)*,
Robert Wharff (R)*,
Last Action
Failed Introduction 15-15-0-0-0 (on 02/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2022/SF0088 |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Introduced/SF0088.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2022/Fiscal/SF0088.pdf |
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