2024 Regular SessionIndiana Legislature

HB1334: Employer immunization requirements.

Legislative Summary

Employer immunization requirements. Provides that an employer may require an immunization only if the employer respects the employee's right to refuse an immunization. Provides that an employee shall be free from coercion or an adverse action based on the employee's refusal of an immunization. Requires an employer that offers an immunization at no cost to an employee to provide certain notice to the employee. Provides that a violation may be reported to the department of labor (department). Requires the department to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 per incident. Allows an employee to bring a civil action against an employer to enforce the provisions. Repeals provisions concerning exemptions from COVID-19 immunization requirements. Makes a corresponding change.

Bill History

1/10/2024
Authored by Representative Borders
House of Representatives
1/10/2024
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/10/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Employment, Labor and Pensions(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Sponsors

Republican: 1

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/10/2024155.1 KB
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note1/10/202471.3 KB