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COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 420
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of S 420
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).
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Current Status of Bill S 420
Bill S 420 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill S 420 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 14, 2023. Bill S 420's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 420
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 420
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 420
COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
COVID–19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act
A bill to prohibit Federal funds from being made available to facilities that refuse to provide treatment based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 420
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