Prohibiting mask, vaccine and testing discrimination.
HB 96 prohibits discrimination in public services based on a person's vaccination status, face covering use, or COVID-19 testing results. It applies to businesses and entities receiving state or federal subsidies, banning them from refusing services, goods, or facilities based on these factors. The bill also prohibits advertising or publishing requirements for masks, vaccines, or testing as conditions for accessing public services. Individuals harmed by violations can seek up to $5,000 in civil damages through a lawsuit.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
Floor votes · House Jan 24, 2025
How they voted
42–15
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Jan 24, 2025
D
Democratic6
100% Nay
R
Republican52
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
S:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to SR 5-4
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
S10 - Labor:Do Pass Failed 2-3-0-0-0
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S10 - Labor
upper
Jan 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 45-16-1-0-0
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Jan 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
H10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 7-1-1-0-0
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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