Bill > H0027

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to implement the Employee Medical Information Protection Act. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting employers from discriminating against employees or applicants who refuse to be vaccinated for coronavirus, receive vaccines under emergency use authorization, or disclose their vaccination status; (2) defining "employer" to exclude the federal government, federal agencies, and entities employing healthcare professionals; (3) defining "coronavirus" to include SARS-CoV-2, the disease it causes, and any subsequent mutations or strains that reach epidemic or pandemic levels; and (4) establishing a misdemeanor penalty of up to $1,000 for each violation by an employer.

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Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/H0027/