Gov. Ricketts signs COVID-19 vaccine exemption bill
“Sweeping COVID vaccine mandates fail to account for individuals’ medical conditions and religious convictions,” Gov. Ricketts said.
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Governor Pete Ricketts signed a bill that will allow Nebraskans to claim medical or religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccine workplace requirements.
LB906e was signed into law on Monday by Gov. Ricketts and will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday.
“Sweeping COVID vaccine mandates fail to account for individuals’ medical conditions and religious convictions,” Gov. Ricketts said.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services created a COVID-19 exemption form for people to fill out and indicate their religious beliefs or practices.
People may also use the form for medical exemption as long as it is signed by a healthcare practitioner.
The bill does not apply to the federal government, tribal governments, or workers covered by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services vaccine mandate. The mandate will also not apply to workplace requirements for masking and COVID-19 testing.
