Legislative record

HB 1196STATE · IndianaIntroduced

Employment and vaccinations.

Provides that an employer may require an immunization only if the employer respects the employee's right to refuse an immunization. Provides that an employee shall be free from coercion or an adverse action based on the employee's refusal of an immunization. Requires an employer that offers an immunization at no cost to an employee to provide certain notice to the employee. Provides that a violation may be reported to the department of labor (department). Requires the department to impose a civil penalty of $5,000 per incident. Allows an employee to bring a civil action against an employer to enforce the provisions. Repeals provisions concerning exemptions from COVID-19 immunization requirements. Makes a corresponding change.

Voted 1/14/2026

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/14/2026Representative VanNatter added as coauthor
  2. 1/5/2026First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
  3. 1/5/2026Authored by Representative Borders