The amendment removes the provision that allows for criminal penalties related to discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
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Prohibiting Discrimination Based on COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Last scannedAug 26, 2026, 2:25 AM
In one sentence
This act prohibits discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status in health insurance and public accommodations, and makes it illegal to require proof of vaccination for employment, education, or access to services.
What it does
- It forbids insurers from using a person's COVID-19 vaccination status to deny or limit coverage under health insurance policies.
- It prohibits businesses that are open to the public (public accommodations) from discriminating against people based on their COVID-19 vaccination status.
- It makes it illegal for employers, schools, and healthcare providers to require proof of vaccination as a condition for employment, education, or access to services.
Who it affects
- People seeking health insurance coverage
- Businesses that serve the public
- Employers and employees
- Schools and students
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass in its session.
- It does not specify how to handle situations where public health officials recommend or require vaccinations due to an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Public Accommodation
- A place or business open to the general public, such as a restaurant, store, or school.
- Health Insurance
- Insurance that covers medical expenses and services for individuals.
Official record
Sources
Public statements
Why lawmakers voted
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Wyoming roll calls
Recorded votes
4 roll calls
S 3rd Reading:Failed 13-15-1-0-12021-10-29 · Senate13 yes 15 no
- Yes
- 13
- No
- 15
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 1
Yes 13
No 15
Excused 1
Conflict 1
Amendment adopted 16-13-1-0-02021-10-29 · Senate16 yes 13 no
- Yes
- 16
- No
- 13
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 1
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 16
No 13
Excused 1
Amendment adopted 20-8-2-0-02021-10-29 · Senate20 yes 8 no
- Yes
- 20
- No
- 8
- Absent
- 0
- Excused
- 2
- Conflict
- 0
Yes 20
Affie EllisS08Anthony BouchardS06Bo BitemanR · S21Brian BonerR · S02Cheri SteinmetzR · S03Dan DockstaderR · S16David A KinskeyS22Drew A PerkinsS29Ed CooperR · S20John KolbR · S12Larry HicksR · S11Lynn HutchingsR · S05Ogden DriskillR · S01RJ KostS19Tara NethercottR · S04Tim FrenchR · S18Tim SalazarR · S26Tom JamesS13Troy McKeownR · S24Wendy SchulerR · S15
No 8
Official activity
Bill history
- S 3rd Reading:Failed 13-15-1-0-1Senate
- S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
- S COW:PassedSenate
- S Placed on General FileSenate
- S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
- S Introduced and Referred to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
- S Received for IntroductionSenate
- Bill Number AssignedLSO
Changes
Amendments
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The amendment removes provisions that would have prohibited discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status in health insurance and educational settings.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies against discriminatory practices based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment removes provisions related to prohibiting discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status and the requirement of vaccinations for benefits, services, or educational opportunities.
The amendment removes provisions that would have prohibited discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status in health insurance and educational opportunities.
The amendment adds a new section to the bill that prohibits employers from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition for employment.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies against discriminatory practices based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment removes the provision that would have allowed for civil remedies against discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment adds a new section to the bill that prohibits employers from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination status as a condition for employment.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies against discriminatory practices based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies against discriminatory practices based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies against discriminatory practices based on COVID-19 vaccination status.
The amendment removes the provision that allows for civil remedies in cases of discrimination based on COVID-19 vaccination status.