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, it 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 seeks to create a more inclusive environment by safeguarding individuals from potential discrimination linked to their health practices during the ongoing pandemic. By inserting this new legal language, the bill reinforces the importance of personal health decisions and aims to protect individuals' rights in public and private spaces where state-funded entities operate.