This bill proposes the creation of a new section in chapter 23-12 of the North Dakota Century Code that establishes an exemption for required vaccines. The bill defines "department" as the department of health and human services and mandates that the department publicize the existence of this exemption. Individuals required to receive a vaccine for employment, school attendance, or licensing may claim an exemption if there is no FDA-approved vaccine that meets specific criteria, including safety evaluations, public disclosure of vaccine-related injuries, and proof that the vaccine's risks are less than those posed by the infection it prevents. Additionally, the vaccine manufacturer must be liable for any serious injury or death caused by the vaccine.

The bill also stipulates that the department must inform the public about the exemption process, allowing individuals to claim it on their own or on behalf of dependents. Furthermore, it prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, boards, or commissions from imposing any conditions that contradict this exemption. This legislation aims to provide clarity and options for individuals regarding vaccine requirements in North Dakota.