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Senate approves workplace COVID-19 substitute to limit some employer actions, carve out federal contractors
Summary
The Senate passed First Substitute Senate Bill 2,004, creating exemptions and limits on employer adverse actions tied to COVID-19 vaccination requirements; supporters said it protects employees' medical decisions, while opponents warned of small-business risk and federal preemption concerns.
The Utah Senate passed First Substitute Senate Bill 2,004 on a recorded vote, 21–6 with two senators absent, sending the measure to the House for further consideration. The substitute, presented by Senator Cullimore, replaces the bill’s title and body and adds exemptions and procedural language aimed at limiting certain employer adverse actions tied to COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
Sponsor remarks framed the substitute as providing employees an avenue to make medical decisions without losing employment: "This bill is meant to help with that,"…
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