If enacted, this bill would update current Arizona statutes by prohibiting employers, government entities, and healthcare entities from requiring the administration of emergency use products as a condition of employment or service. Specifically, it would insert new provisions into Title 23 and Title 36 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, defining the terms "government entity" and "health care entity" while referencing the federal definition of emergency use products as outlined in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
The bill would also make conforming changes to existing statutes to ensure consistency with the new prohibitions. It aims to protect employees and individuals from being mandated to receive emergency use products, thereby reinforcing personal choice in health-related decisions. The proposed changes would take effect on the general effective date if the bill becomes law.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 23-207, 36-686, 36-1302
House Engrossed Version: 23-207, 36-686, 36-1302