The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6612, aims to amend current statutes to prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their use of surgical masks, COVID-19 vaccination status, or COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the bill targets businesses and entities that receive state funding, ensuring that they cannot refuse service or treat individuals unfairly based on these health-related choices.
The bill introduces new legal language that explicitly states the prohibition of such discrimination, thereby reinforcing the rights of individuals in public health contexts. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text, indicating a straightforward addition to existing statutes to enhance protections against discrimination related to COVID-19 health measures.