HF 2034 (LSB 5338YH (5) 89)

HOUSE FILE 2034

BY  BUSH

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to proof of immunity as an exception to a required COVID-19 vaccination.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  NEW SECTION.  686E.1  Definitions.
   As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
   1.  “COVID-19” means the same as defined in section 686D.2.
   2.  “Entity” includes the state or any agency or official thereof, a political subdivision or any agency or official thereof, an employer, a business, or any other public or private entity in this state.
    Sec. 2.  NEW SECTION.  686E.2  COVID-19 vaccination requirements —— exceptions.
   Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an entity that requires the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, shall accept, in lieu of proof of vaccination, proof of immunity for the virus that causes COVID-19 as evidenced by a confirmed positive COVID-19 test or a blood test confirming the presence of COVID-19 antibodies submitted as proof within three months of the date of the positive COVID-19 test or blood test.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill provides that an entity that requires the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, shall accept, in lieu of proof of vaccination, proof of immunity for the virus that causes COVID-19 as evidenced by a confirmed positive COVID-19 test or a blood test confirming the presence of COVID-19 antibodies submitted as proof within three months of the date of the positive COVID-19 test or blood test.