Bill > H0060

This bill proposes to amend Vermont state laws to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's immunization status in various contexts, including public accommodations, housing, and employment. Specifically, the bill defines "immunization status" as an individual's vaccination history against infectious diseases and adds this characteristic to existing anti-discrimination statutes. Under this proposed legislation, it would be unlawful for employers, employment agencies, housing providers, and public accommodation operators to refuse services, deny opportunities, or discriminate against individuals based on whether they have received specific vaccinations. The bill modifies multiple sections of Vermont's legal code to include immunization status alongside other protected characteristics like race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability. For example, a landlord could not refuse to rent to someone or an employer could not refuse to hire someone solely because of their vaccination history. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving businesses and organizations time to prepare for the new anti-discrimination requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.60