Anti-Vaccination Passport Law

​The “Anti-Vaccination Passport” Law, (Senate Bill 968) was signed into law on May 7, 2021 and bans government-issued “vaccine passports” (i.e., proof of vaccination) for non-healthcare related purposes.  
 
SB 968 restricts businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination before allowing them on their premises, but it does not contain restrictions for employees. Employers can require employees to show proof of vaccination. In addition, the EEOC’s updated guidance advises that federal anti-discrimination laws do not prohibit employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for any employees physically entering the workplace nor do they prohibit offering employees incentives to take the COVID-19 vaccine or educating employees about its benefits.