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This bill addresses healthcare discrimination based on vaccination status by establishing two key provisions. First, it declares that it is an act of unprofessional conduct for healthcare professionals to deny or provide substandard care to a patient solely because of their vaccination status. Second, the bill prohibits healthcare institutions from implementing policies that would allow healthcare providers to discriminate against patients based on their vaccination records. In practical terms, this means that a patient cannot be turned away from medical treatment or receive lower quality care simply because they are or are not vaccinated against a particular disease. The bill aims to protect patient rights and ensure equal access to healthcare by preventing vaccination status from becoming a barrier to receiving medical services. By adding these provisions to Arizona Revised Statutes in Titles 32 and 36, the legislation creates legal standards that healthcare professionals and institutions must follow to maintain professional standards and provide equitable care.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82779