Reps. JONES, FRY, MAGNUSON, TRANTHAM, CHUMLEY, BURNS, LONG, MAY, and DABNEY propose the following Amendment No. to H.5150 as introduced by Ways & Means

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EXPLANATION:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, Part IB, Section 117, GENERAL PROVISIONS, page 542, after line 31, by adding an appropriately numbered paragraph to read:

/ (GP: Vaccine Passports)In the current fiscal year, a state agency or department may not use any funds or resources appropriated or authorized in this Act to create, implement, enforce, or take any part in a Smart Health Card program or any mechanism that may be used for COVID-19 specific vaccine passports in this State by enabling electronic access to medical records or vaccination records by any person other than the individual with such records. The treasurer shall withhold funds from any state agency or department that violates the provisions of this proviso. /

Amend totals and titles to conform.