Public health; prohibiting certain vaccination requirement; prohibiting certain discrimination. Emergency.
SB 422 prohibits public entities (including state agencies, local governments, and contractors working with them) from requiring residents to get COVID-19 vaccines or discriminating based on vaccination status. The bill applies to all residents of Oklahoma and covers businesses under contract with government entities. It defines "political subdivision" and codifies these restrictions into Oklahoma law, taking immediate effect due to an emergency declaration. The law does not restrict private businesses not under government contract.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 25, 2025
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