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This bill introduces two key provisions related to healthcare and vaccination status. First, it establishes that it is considered unprofessional conduct for health professionals to deny healthcare or provide substandard care to a person solely based on their vaccination status. This means that healthcare providers cannot discriminate against patients or treat them differently because they have or have not been vaccinated against a particular disease. Second, the bill prohibits healthcare institutions from implementing policies that would allow their professionals to discriminate against patients based on vaccination status. These provisions aim to ensure that patients receive equal and standard medical care regardless of their vaccination history, protecting patient rights and preventing potential healthcare discrimination. The bill amends two sections of Arizona Revised Statutes (Title 32, Chapter 32, Article 1 and Title 36, Chapter 4, Article 1) to codify these protections for patients seeking medical treatment.

Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83538