SB1016: Employers; medical products; religious exemption

Category: Science-based Medicine

Bill Summary

The bill is designed to broaden the protections for employees who seek religious exemptions from medical requirements imposed by their employers, significantly expanding upon previous laws that were often specific to the COVID-19 vaccine. The most significant change is expanding the scope of the law to cover “medical products” which is vague.  While previous legislation focused heavily on the COVID-19 vaccination, SB 1016 applies to any “medical product.” This poses an obvious threat to public health.

Our Position

OPPOSE

Link to Bill:

https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1016P.pdf

Bill Sponsor:

Senator Janae Shamp (R-AZ-029)