A bill

TO AMEND the south carolina code of laws by ADDING SECTION 42-9-50 so as TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES MAY SEEK COMPENSATION FOR ADVERSE HEALTH CONDITIONS OR DEATH CAUSED BY AN EMPLOYER-MANDATED COVID-19 VACCINE.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.Chapter 9, Title 42 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

Section 42-9-50.All adverse health conditions or death arising as a result of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination mandated by an employer or the local, state, or federal government are compensable pursuant to this chapter.

SECTION 2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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