COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act

12/15/2023, 4:05 PM

COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to any facility that refuses to treat an individual based on the individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, including any funding under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Bill 118 s 420, also known as the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.

If passed, this bill would make it illegal for employers, businesses, and government entities to discriminate against individuals who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that employers would not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone based on their vaccination status, and businesses would not be able to deny services to individuals who have been vaccinated.

The bill also includes provisions to protect individuals who have not been vaccinated. It would prevent employers and businesses from discriminating against individuals who have chosen not to receive the vaccine for personal or medical reasons. Overall, the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act aims to ensure that individuals are not unfairly treated based on their vaccination status. It seeks to protect the rights of both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Congress
118

Number
S - 420

Introduced on
2023-02-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/14/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to any facility that refuses to treat an individual based on the individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, including any funding under Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Bill 118 s 420, also known as the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's COVID-19 vaccination status.

If passed, this bill would make it illegal for employers, businesses, and government entities to discriminate against individuals who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. This means that employers would not be able to fire or refuse to hire someone based on their vaccination status, and businesses would not be able to deny services to individuals who have been vaccinated.

The bill also includes provisions to protect individuals who have not been vaccinated. It would prevent employers and businesses from discriminating against individuals who have chosen not to receive the vaccine for personal or medical reasons. Overall, the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act aims to ensure that individuals are not unfairly treated based on their vaccination status. It seeks to protect the rights of both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to facilities that refuse to provide treatment based on COVID-19 vaccination status.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Disability and health-based discrimination
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/14/2023

COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act

This bill prohibits making federal funds available to any facility that refuses to treat an individual based on the individual's COVID-19 vaccination status, including any funding under Me...


Latest Action2/14/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.