Prohibit employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from mandating genetic-based vaccinations.

South Dakota HB1163 prohibits public and private employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from requiring genetic-based vaccinations. Employers cannot penalize employees for not receiving such vaccinations. Educational institutions cannot condition enrollment on such vaccinations. Public accommodations cannot deny services based on vaccination status. The bill defines genetic-based vaccinations as those using specific genetic technologies. The attorney general can impose civil penalties for violations, up to $10,000.

Prohibit employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from mandating genetic-based vaccinations.

South Dakota HB1163 prohibits public and private employers, educational institutions, and public accommodations from requiring genetic-based vaccinations. Employers cannot penalize employees for not receiving such vaccinations. Educational institutions cannot condition enrollment on such vaccinations. Public accommodations cannot deny services based on vaccination status. The bill defines genetic-based vaccinations as those using specific genetic technologies. The attorney general can impose civil penalties for violations, up to $10,000.