Public health and safety; Vaccine Mandate Prohibition Act; covered entities; liability; civil actions; emergency.

HB 1449 prohibits most covered entities - including state agencies, schools, hospitals, employers, and businesses - from requiring any COVID-19 vaccine as a condition for employment, education, licensure, or access to facilities. It bans discrimination against unvaccinated employees and shields covered entities from civil liability if they comply with the ban. The law specifically targets mandates for vaccines preventing SARS-CoV-2 variants or COVID-19, applying broadly to any entity receiving state/federal funds or operating under state licensure. This bill directly affects workplaces, educational institutions, and healthcare providers by removing vaccine requirements and related penalties.