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Introduced Session

This bill prohibits discrimination against pregnant women who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Under the bill, it is unlawful to ask a pregnant woman if she has received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, to directly or indirectly require a pregnant woman to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster, or to require a pregnant woman to show proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, including, but not limited to, as a condition of or as a prerequisite to (1) the exercise of any privilege or right granted under State or federal law; (2) conducting any business or commerce; (3) travelling to, outside, or within the State; (4) obtaining or maintaining an internship, obtaining or maintaining employment, or receiving a promotion from an employer; (5) participation in any governmental or political activity; (6) admission or enrollment into any day care program; (7) admission to, enrollment in, or graduation from a school, college, university, or any other institution of education; (8) participation in any activity, internship, opportunity, program, or sport offered by a school, college, university, or any other institution of education; (9) receiving adequate dental care or health care; (10) maintaining, receiving, or renewing a professional certification or license; (11) obtaining or renewing membership in any professional organization; (12) entrance into or service from any place of business, including, but not limited to, any market, restaurant, or store; (13) entrance into and service from any public building, office, or structure; (14) entrance into and use of any public park or beach; or (15) admission into or service from any amusement park, concert venue, theater, or sporting event. The bill provides that it is unlawful to discriminate against, harass, or take any adverse action against a pregnant woman who: (1) has not received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster; (2) does not disclose whether she has received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster; or (3) does not show proof of having received a COVID-19 vaccine or booster. Under the bill, an individual who violates any provision of this bill is to, in addition to any other relief authorized by law, be liable for civil damages to the victim in the amount of $25,000 in an action brought in the Superior Court in the county where the offense occurred. In addition to an award of civil damages, the court is to order the defendant to pay such attorney's fees or expenses, or both, that are actually and reasonably incurred by the victim who is the successful party in the action.

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Jay Webber (R)*, 

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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