Protect people who decline COVID-19 vaccines

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Illinois · HB2597

Protect people who decline COVID-19 vaccines

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Creates the COVID-19 Religious Exemption Act, making it unlawful to discriminate against anyone for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine contrary to their belief, and requires health care facilities to adopt protocols for belief-based objections.

No one should lose a job, care, or opportunity for declining a vaccine on the basis of conscience or faith.

Last action: Referred to Rules Committee (Feb 6, 2025)
Medical freedomReligious freedom