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HB 1196

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Employment and vaccinations.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jan 14, 2026
Representative VanNatter added as coauthor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Borders· author

Summary

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Provides that an employer may require an immunization only if the employer respects the employee's right to refuse an immunization. Provides that an employee shall be free from coercion or an adverse action based on the employee's refusal of an immunization. Requires an employer that offers an immunization at no cost to an employee to provide certain notice to the employee. Provides that a violation may be reported to the department of labor (department). Requires the department to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 per incident. Allows an employee to bring a civil action against an employer to enforce the provisions. Repeals provisions concerning exemptions from COVID-19 immunization requirements. Makes a corresponding change.

Subjects

CHILDREN AND MINORS; Employment and Labor Law IssuesCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyFEDERAL GOVERNMENT; GenerallyHEALTH; Vaccines and Vaccinations

Co-sponsors (1)

Heath VanNatter · coauthor

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