vaccination status; denial; prohibition

SB 1194 prohibits healthcare professionals and institutions in Arizona from denying care, services, or altering care quality based on a patient's vaccination status. It directly affects patients seeking healthcare and requires providers to offer equal care regardless of vaccination history. The bill allows individuals harmed by such discrimination to sue for damages, with violations subject to civil penalties of $500 per incident or three times actual damages, whichever is higher. It explicitly states that public health emergencies, crises, or pandemics cannot override these protections, ensuring vaccination status cannot be used to restrict healthcare access.