SB1977

Public health; prohibiting certain entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations; prohibiting discrimination due to vaccination status. Emergency

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1977 prohibits public entities and contractors from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or discriminating based on vaccination status.

Oklahoma SB1977 prohibits federal or state agencies, political subdivisions, or businesses under contract with these entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or discriminating against residents based on vaccination status. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately upon passage and approval. It codifies this prohibition in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-502.5 of Title 63.

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Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Grellner