HLS 21RS-343 ORIGINAL
2021 Regular Session
HOUSE BILL NO. 103
BY REPRESENTATIVE MCCORMICK
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
LIABILITY/CIVIL: Provides for liability relative to the administration of COVID-19
vaccinations
1 AN ACT
2To enact R.S. 9:2800.28, relative to civil liability; to provide for civil liability when
3 requiring certain vaccinations under certain circumstances; to provide relative to
4 public and private entities; to provide for damages; and to provide for related
5 matters.
6Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
7 Section 1. R.S. 9:2800.28 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
8 ยง2800.28. Civil liability for requirement of COVID-19 vaccination
9 A. Any public or private entity that requires a COVID-19 vaccination for
10 entry into a building owned or operated by the public or private entity, services
11 rendered by a public or private entity, employment, school admissions, or any other
12 reason shall be liable for all civil damages for injury or death resulting from or
13 related to the required COVID-19 vaccination.
14 B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, an
15 employee shall retain the rights and remedies granted under the Louisiana Workers'
16 Compensation Law.
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
are additions. HLS 21RS-343 ORIGINAL
HB NO. 103
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 103 Original 2021 Regular Session McCormick
Abstract: Provides for civil liability when requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
Proposed law provides for civil liability for public and private entities that require COVID-
19 vaccinations for employment, school admissions, entry into premises, or services
rendered.
Proposed law retains the rights and remedies afforded to employees under the Louisiana
Workers' Compensation Law.
(Adds R.S. 9:2800.28)
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CODING: Words in struck through type are deletions from existing law; words underscored
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