Since 2020, the Right to Refuse project has kept folks up to date on new laws designed to protect our ability to choose whether or not to receive a medical intervention. In this time, we have reviewed over 3,000 bills and tracked 1,078 which would protect our rights. To date, 29 states have passed 75 Right to Refuse bills into law.
Here is a recap of the 15 bills that have passed into law this year!
Businesses and government entities may not require COVID-19 testing for services or employment; employers may not discriminate based on COVID-19 vaccine status, immunity, or testing.
Businesses may not refuse service based on COVID-19 vaccine status, require an employee to get such a vaccination with exemptions; state entity may not condition services based on COVID-19 vaccine status.
Unlawful to discriminate in employment, public accommodations, or public services based on immunity passport. Exceptions include vaccines required by Medicare.
State entity may not mandate or coerce any person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment or access to services. Health Department to maintain data on risks from COVID-19 vaccines. Other provisions.
No hospital/facility visitor precautions which are more stringent than those required for staff. Facilities may not require proof of vaccination from visitors. Physical contact with patients allowed.
Death certificates to include vaccination status; health facilities cannot mandate employer COVID-19 vaccine; hospitals may not deny treatment based on COVID-19 vaccine status.