HB 2316 is a bill that amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-685, concerning vaccinations. The bill outlines unlawful discriminatory practices related to vaccines, vaccination status, and immunity passports. It prohibits any government entity from refusing services or discriminating against individuals based on their vaccination status or possession of an immunity passport. This includes barring discrimination in employment, state services, and public accommodations.

The bill also specifies that health care institutions and immunization requirements for school attendance or childcare facilities are exempt from these prohibitions. Additionally, it clarifies that recommending vaccines to employees does not constitute discrimination. The bill amends current law by applying the prohibition of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations to health care institutions owned or operated by a government entity in Arizona, except where federal law requires otherwise. It also expands the definition of "government entity" to include the federal government.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-685