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 498 Original 2021 Regular Session Edmonston
Abstract: Prohibits government personnel and agencies from discriminating against persons based
on vaccination or immunity status.
Proposed law prohibits a state or local government official or agency from distinguishing between
individuals based on whether a person has or has not had a vaccination or is or is not immune to a
virus. Provides examples of discrimination that is prohibited.
Proposed law provides exceptions applicable to providing medical services and to present law
relative to immunization of students.
Proposed law authorizes any person to commence a suit in district court for the issuance of a writ
of mandamus or injunctive or declaratory relief to require compliance with the provisions of
proposed law, together with reasonable attorney fees and costs.
(Adds R.S. 49:186)