SB 287

Bill Subjects

Education Generally Health, Disease Control Health, Health Care Professionals Higher Education, Colleges And Universities Human Services, Regulation And Licensing Of Professionals Public Funds

Abstract

Specifies that a state educational institution may not require an immunization passport. Provides that a state educational institution with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate is not entitled to certain statutory immunities. Specifies that the budget agency may not allot certain funds to a state educational institution that requires an immunization passport or has implemented a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Makes it unlawful for the state or a political subdivision to spend public funds promoting a medical treatment for COVID-19. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of COVID-19 immunization status, prohibits requiring a person to answer a question concerning the person's COVID-19 immunization status, and limits the retention of medical records concerning COVID-19 immunization status. Prohibits the medical licensing board of Indiana or the Indiana board of pharmacy from taking disciplinary action against a physician or pharmacist based on the failure to follow guidelines, recommendations, or rules concerning COVID-19. Specifies that a physician noncompete agreement may not be enforced against a physician who suffers an adverse employment action due to the physician's opinion, recommendation, or treatment concerning COVID-19. Provides that a physician may not recommend that a child receive a COVID-19 immunization, and only authorizes a physician to administer a COVID-19 immunization if the physician provides: (1) a written document describing advantages and risks of a COVID-19 immunization; (2) the document is signed by the parent, guardian, health care representative, or emancipated child; and (3) the parent, guardian, health care representative, or emancipated child gives informed consent for the immunization.