An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania National Guard, providing for vaccine exemption.

SB 193 prohibits the Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard from requiring members or employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and bars disciplinary actions based solely on vaccine refusal. It mandates the reinstatement of any Guard member or employee dismissed over vaccine refusal, including restoration of lost pay and benefits. The bill aligns with a federal law (Section 525 of the 2023 NDAA) and defines "COVID-19 vaccine" as one with FDA emergency use authorization or approval. This policy directly affects current and former Pennsylvania National Guard personnel regarding vaccine requirements and employment consequences.