This bill prohibits employers and the state from requiring workers to receive vaccines developed using genetic technology (such as mRNA vaccines) as a condition of employment or treatment during public health emergencies. It also adds a new exception to South Dakota's disease control law, allowing individuals to refuse genetic-based vaccinations even when being treated for diseases that trigger a public health emergency declaration. The bill defines "genetic-based vaccination" to include mRNA, modified mRNA, and other vaccines that work by introducing or modifying genetic material.
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House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 32, NAYS 35. H.J. 393
Health and Human Services Do Pass Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Health and Human Services Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 163
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-010
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-006
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-004
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-033
Do Pass
Do Pass
Do Pass