This bill establishes a right for South Dakota workers to decide whether or not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing medical information, and prohibits employers from firing, demoting, or disciplining employees who choose not to be vaccinated. Instead of terminating an employee, employers may only reassign them to work remotely or at a different location if the job duties allow it. The law applies to both public and private sector workers statewide.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 260
First read in House and referred to House Health and Human Services H.J. 175
Phil Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors