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Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Rules for Military Personnel and Consequences.

This act modifies COVID-19 vaccine requirements for military members, allowing honorable discharges and prohibiting adverse actions. It aims to protect the rights of service members who refused vaccination and facilitate their return to service or access to benefits. Citizens can expect greater flexibility regarding military vaccination policies.
Key points
Service members discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccination will receive an honorable discharge.
Adverse actions against service members solely for refusing COVID-19 vaccination are prohibited.
Possibility of reinstatement, expunging negative records, and including involuntary separation time in retirement pay.
Introduction of exemptions for natural immunity, underlying health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Requirement to report on the number of approved and denied religious exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4172
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2022-05-10