Discrimination against an individual refusal of certain medical interventions for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions discrimination prohibition provision
SF 1529 prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse specific medical interventions (such as vaccines, pharmaceuticals, gene editing, or RNA/DNA-based products) for reasons of conscience or religious belief. It directly affects adults (18+ or emancipated minors) and bars businesses, employers, health care providers, government entities, and educational institutions from denying employment, services, access to commerce, or treating such individuals differently. The bill allows affected individuals to seek court-ordered relief or file civil lawsuits for damages, including triple damages or $200, plus attorney fees if they win. It also states this law overrides conflicting state laws unless specific exemptions exist.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Mathews
RRepublican
Co
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Gruenhagen
RRepublican
Co
Keri Heintzeman
RRepublican
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