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 requires entities in New Jersey that mandate proof of COVID-19 vaccination to also accept confirmation of prior infection or protective immune response as an equivalent alternative. It applies to workplaces, schools, and public venues, allowing individuals to voluntarily provide verbal confirmation of natural immunity instead of vaccination records. The law ensures that people with confirmed immunity receive the same employment terms and access to services as vaccinated individuals, while explicitly stating it does not conflict with federal regulations. The Department of Health is tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, which take effect immediately upon passage.