Requiring acceptance of religious or conscience exemptions to immunizations

SB 382 requires schools, daycares, healthcare providers, and state agencies to accept religious or informed consent exemptions for immunizations without question. It prohibits these entities from denying enrollment or services based on such exemptions and mandates they accept them as valid documentation. Failure to comply risks loss of state funding, and individuals denied exemptions can file complaints or seek damages. The bill also prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status in most settings, except for schools and daycares covered under existing immunization laws. This bill died in process on May 23, 2025, and did not become law.