Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 22-5-4.6-5 - Exemptions; testing(a) An employer may not impose a requirement that employees receive an immunization against COVID-19 unless the employer provides individual exemptions that allow an employee to opt out of the requirement on the basis of any of the following: (3) An employee has immunity from COVID-19 acquired from a prior infection with COVID-19.(b) Subject to subsection (c), an employer may require an employee to submit to testing for the presence of COVID-19 not more than twice a week, if the employee receives an exemption based on: (1) medical reasons under subsection (a)(1);(2) religious reasons under subsection (a)(2); or(3) immunity from COVID-19 acquired from a prior infection with COVID-19 under subsection (a)(3).(c) An employer may not require a test for the presence of COVID-19 unless the test: (1) has been approved, cleared, or authorized by the federal Food and Drug Administration;(2) is the least invasive testing option available; and(3) does not create an undue burden on the employee to receive the test.Amended by P.L. 174-2022,SEC. 57, eff. 3/3/2022.Added by P.L. 1-2022,SEC. 9, eff. 3/3/2022.