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WA SB5139
WA SB5139Providing protections for Washington residents who decline COVID-19 vaccinations or who were terminated for refusing vaccination.
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Introduced
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
In Committee
01/09/2023
01/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to protecting the rights of Washington residents 2 by ensuring individuals can decline an immunization or vaccination 3 for COVID-19 and addressing workers terminated for refusing 4 vaccination; and adding a new section to chapter 70.54 RCW. 5
AI Summary
This bill provides protections for Washington residents who decline COVID-19 vaccinations or were terminated for refusing vaccination. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting state agencies and political subdivisions from requiring COVID-19 vaccination or immunization despite religious, philosophical, or personal objections; (2) prohibiting employers, schools, transportation providers, and places of public accommodation from requiring COVID-19 vaccination; (3) requiring employers subject to the previous vaccination mandate to offer to restore employment or compensate for lost wages to terminated or resigned employees; and (4) declaring any rule, ordinance, order, policy, or action that violates these provisions as null and void.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (on 01/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5139&Year=2023&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2023-24/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5139.pdf |
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