Relating to proof of immunity as an exception to COVID-19 vaccination

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2022
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2022
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2022 session adjourned on May 24, 2022, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides that an entity that requires the receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee or a consumer, shall accept, in lieu of proof of vaccination, proof of immunity for the virus that causes COVID-19 in a form and manner that demonstrates COVID-19 antibodies in an amount at least equal to or greater than those conferred by a COVID-19 vaccine that has been issued a biologics license.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 20, 2022. Meeting: Wednesday, February 16 · 4:00 PM · Room 217 Conference Room.

• Sen. Mark Costello REmail
• Sen. Pam Jochum D
• Sen. Craig Johnson REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§686E.1§686E.2

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works