Section effective until December 31, 2023.
- (A) Neither the State, nor any of its political subdivisions, may terminate, suspend, or otherwise reduce the compensation of a person employed as a first responder if the first responder does not undergo a COVID-19 vaccination.
- (B) For purposes of this section, "first responder" means a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic who is paid from public funds.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 142 (H.3126), Section 4, eff April 25, 2022.
Editor's Note
2022 Act No. 142, Section 12, provides as follows:
"SECTION 12. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. All provisions of this act are repealed on December 31, 2023, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly."