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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 58th Legislature (2021)
SENATE BILL 223 By: Dahm
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to prevention and control of disease;
prohibiting compulsory immunization by state entity
or political subdivision; prohibiting penalties;
providing for codification; and declaring an
emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1-502.5 of Title 63, unless
there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
Notwithstanding any other p rovision of law, no state entity or
political subdivision of this state shall, through direct or
indirect means, compel or coerce any person under its jurisdiction
to receive any immunization. No person shall be punished through
any means including, but not limited to, a monetary fine, for such
person’s refusal to receive any immunizati on. As used in this
section, “political subdivision” means a county, city, town, school
district or other local governmental or public entity located within
this state.
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SECTION 2. It being immediately necess ary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
58-1-232 DC 1/4/2021 9:52:55 AM