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MD HB699State and Local Government - Proof of Vaccination for Employees and Applicants for Employment - Prohibition (Vaccination by Choice Act)
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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning State and Local Government - Proof of Vaccination for Employees and Applicants for Employment - Prohibition (Vaccination by Choice Act) FOR the purpose of 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; and generally relating to employment in State and local government and vaccination requirements. BY adding to Article - Local Government Section 1-207 Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY adding to Article - State Personnel and Pensions Section 2-312 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Vaccination by Choice Act," prohibits the state of Maryland and its political subdivisions from requiring applicants for employment or employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. The bill applies to all state and local government entities, including counties, municipalities, county boards of education, and other political subdivisions. It aims to give employees and job applicants the choice to decide whether to get vaccinated against COVID-19 without facing employment-related consequences. The bill will take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (21)
Matt Morgan (R)*,
Lauren Arikan (R),
Terry Baker (R),
Brian Chisholm (R),
Barrie Ciliberti (R),
Mark Fisher (R),
April Fleming Miller (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Robin Grammer (R),
Kevin Hornberger (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Nic Kipke (R),
Nino Mangione (R),
Susan McComas (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Ryan Nawrocki (R),
Charles Otto (R),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Chris Tomlinson (R),
William Wivell (R),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2023 ) (on 03/06/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0699?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0699f.pdf |
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