"Vaccine Discrimination and Transparency Act"; prohibit coercion related to vaccination.

SB 2755, the "Vaccine Discrimination and Transparency Act," prohibits discrimination against individuals who refuse specific vaccinations based on conscience (including religious or ethical beliefs). It bans employers, schools, healthcare entities, and others from taking adverse actions (like firing, denying services, or charging fees) due to vaccination refusal, and creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue for triple damages or $10,000. The bill also standardizes medical exemptions for vaccines, requires healthcare providers to complete a specific form for exemptions, and removes the state health department’s authority to mandate isolation/quarantine. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.