Requires entities to accept confirmation of prior COVID-19 infection or protective immune response against COVID-19 when proof of vaccination is required.

This bill (A780) requires businesses, schools, and other entities that demand vaccination proof for access to services, employment, or venues to accept voluntary confirmation of prior COVID-19 infection or protective immune response instead. It directly affects individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 and developed natural immunity, allowing them to use this confirmation in place of vaccination records. Entities must treat these individuals equally, offering the same access and terms as those providing vaccination proof, and may accept confirmation verbally. The law applies to schools, colleges, workplaces, and public accommodations but explicitly states it won’t override federal requirements.