State government policies about vaccine requirements (vaccine passports)

Last updated: August 20, 2021

This article tracks state government legislation and executive orders related to COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination requirements. Proof-of-vaccination requirements are business or government requirements that people prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. State governments have enacted various rules around the use of proof-of-vaccination requirements in their states, such as banning proof-of-vaccination requirements in some circumstances or implementing policies—sometimes called vaccine passports—that allow vaccinated people to bypass COVID-19 restrictions or engage in activities unavailable to unvaccinated people.

Twenty states, all with Republican governors, prohibit proof-of-vaccination requirements. In eleven states, governors banned proof-of-vaccination requirements through executive orders. In nine states, legislators passed laws banning proof-of-vaccination requirements.

Four states—California, New York, Hawaii, and Oregon—have facilitated the creation of digital vaccination status applications or exempt fully vaccinated individuals from some COVID-19 restrictions if they can provide proof of vaccination. All four states have Democratic governors.

On this page you will find:

• Recent activity
• A map and timeline of state proof-of-vaccination requirements
• A list of bills and resolutions being considered on this topic
• A timeline of events

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Recent news

This timeline shows the three most recent updates related to proof-of-vaccination requirements and state employee vaccination requirements. Click here to find older updates.

• August 12, 2021: Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) announced that state employees would be required to provide proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing beginning September 30.[1]
• August 11, 2021: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced that state employees, including instructors and staff at state universities, would be required to get a COVID-19 vaccination or submit to weekly testing starting Sept. 8.[2]
• August 10, 2021: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) announced that she would require all state executive branch employees to be fully vaccinated by October 18. She said employees would not have the option to forego vaccines in favor of weekly testing.[3]

State proof-of-vaccination policies

Twenty states have banned proof-of-vaccination requirements. All 20 states—Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming—have Republican governors. In total, 20 out of the 27 states with Republican governors have prohibited proof-of-vaccination requirements through executive orders or legislation. Eight states with Republican governors—Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Vermont, West Virginia—have not prohibited proof-of-vaccination requirements at any level of government.

Four states have facilitated the creation of digital vaccination status applications or proof-of-vaccination programs that allow fully vaccinated people to bypass some coronavirus restrictions. All four states—California, Hawaii, New York, and Oregon—have Democratic governors. Nineteen states with Democratic governors have neither prohibited nor facilitated proof-of-vaccination requirements at any level of government.

The following map shows the states that have prohibited proof-of-vaccination requirements through executive orders or legislation. It also shows the states that have implemented proof-of-vaccination requirements for some activities.

The following table shows the states that have prohibited proof-of-vaccination requirements through executive orders or legislation. It also shows the states that have implemented proof-of-vaccination requirements for some activities.

Vaccination policies by state
State	Governor party affiliation	Proof-of-vaccination requirements?	Policy
Alabama	R	Prohibit	Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed a bill prohibiting government agencies from issuing documentation to certify vaccine status or requiring that people show proof of vaccination. The bill also prohibits private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination.[4]
Alaska	R	Prohibit	Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring proof of vaccination as a requirement to travel around the state.[5]
Arizona	R	Prohibit	Gov. Doug Ducey (R) issued an order prohibiting state and local governments and agencies from requiring people to prove their vaccine status.[6]
Arkansas	R	Prohibit	Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) signed a law prohibiting state and local governments and agencies from requiring proof of vaccination to access services.[7]
California	D	Permit	The California Department of Public Health and Technology launched the Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record portal, a website that allows residents to upload a digital copy of their vaccination record.[8]
Florida	R	Prohibit	Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued an order prohibiting state and local governments from issuing documentation to certify vaccine status. The order also prohibits private businesses from requiring customers to prove their vaccine status.[9]
Georgia	R	Prohibit	Gov. Brian Kemp (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring proof of vaccination to access facilities or receive services. The order also says no proof of vaccination will be required to enter Georgia.[10]
Hawaii	D	Permit	Fully vaccinated individuals in can travel between islands without quarantining or presenting a negative COVID-19 test.[11]
Idaho	R	Prohibit	Gov. Brad Little (R) issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status to access buildings or property.[12]
Indiana	R	Prohibit	Gov. Eric Holcomb (R) signed a bill that included language prohibiting state and local government agencies from requiring anyone, including employees, to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.[13]
Iowa	R	Prohibit	Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill prohibiting businesses or government agencies that require proof of vaccination as a condition for receiving services or entering the premises from receiving state government grants or contracts. The bill also prohibits state and local governments from issuing COVID-19 identification cards.[14]
Missouri	R	Prohibit	Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed House Bill 271, a bill prohibiting county and local governments that receive public funding from requiring proof of vaccination in order to receive government services or access public transportation.[15]
Montana	R	Prohibit	Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status to access buildings or property. The order also applies to private businesses.[16]
New York	D	Permit	New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) launched Excelsior Pass, an voluntary app that allows people to upload negative COVID-19 test results or proof of vaccination. People can use the app to access sections at outdoor venues reserved for fully vaccinated individuals.[17]
North Dakota	R	Prohibit	Gov. Doug Burgum (R) signed House Bill 1465, which bans state and local governments and most businesses from requiring proof of vaccination as a condition to receive services. The bill exempts health care organizations from the ban.[18]
Ohio	R	Prohibit	Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed House Bill 244, which prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities from requiring that students or staff get a COVID-19 vaccine.[19]
Oklahoma	R	Prohibit	Governor Kevin Stitt (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people show proof of vaccination to enter public buildings.[20]
Oregon	D	Permit	The Oregon Health Authority released guidance allowing businesses that verify customer vaccine status to allow fully vaccinated customers to go without masks while indoors. Businesses that do not verify vaccine status are still required to maintain an indoor mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.[21]
South Carolina	R	Prohibit	South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) issued an order prohibiting state and local government agencies from requiring proof of vaccination.[22]
South Dakota	R	Prohibit	Gov. Kristi Noem (R) issued an order prohibiting state and local agencies from requiring that people show proof of vaccination.[23]
Tennessee	R	Prohibit	Governor Bill Lee (R) signed Senate Bill 0858, which prohibits state or local government departments or officials from requiring that people show proof of vaccination to enter government buildings or properties.[24][25]
Texas	R	Prohibit	Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an order prohibiting government agencies, as well as businesses and institutions that receive state funding, from requiring that people show proof of documentation.[26] Abbott also signed a bill on June 7 that prohibits government agencies and businesses from requiring proof of vaccination to receive services or enter the premises.[27]
Utah	R	Prohibit	Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed House Bill 308, which prohibits state agencies and public universities from requiring people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination.[28]
Wyoming	R	Prohibit	Gov. Mark Gordon (R) issued a directive prohibiting state agencies, boards, and commissions from requiring proof of vaccination to receive services.[29]

Legislation related to proof-of-vaccination requirements

This list shows bills and resolutions related to proof-of-vaccination requirements that are being considered in each state in 2021. Click on a bill to read more about it. This information is provided by BillTrack50.com

Vaccination policy

• OH HB248 - Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act

  To amend section 3345.47, to enact section 3792.02, and to repeal sections 1713.55, 3332.25, 3345.85, and 3701.133 of the Revised Code to prohibit mandatory vaccinations, vaccination status disclosures, and certain other actions regarding vaccination...

  08/24/2021: House Health 6th Hearing, All Testimony (11:00 8/24/2021 Room 313)
• AZ SB1824 - Health; budget reconciliation; 2021-2022

  Health; budget reconciliation; 2021-2022

  06/30/2021: Chapter 409
• OR HB3407 - Relating to vaccination against COVID-19; declaring an emergency.

  Prohibits public body from issuing COVID-19 vaccine passport. Prohibits public body from issuing COVID-19 vaccine passport. Prohibits person or public body from requiring individual to state or document vaccination against or immunity to COVID-19...

  06/26/2021: In committee upon adjournment.
• AZ HB2896 - Health; budget reconciliation; 2021-2022.

  Health; budget reconciliation; 2021-2022.

  06/24/2021: House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass Amended
• TX SB968 - Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.

  Relating to public health disaster and public health emergency preparedness and response; providing a civil penalty.

  06/16/2021: Effective immediately
• NY A07326 - Restricts vaccine registry information from discovery and other process; requires the commissioner of health and the New York City commissioner of health and mental hygiene to develop regulations to protect patient vaccine information from disclosure...

  Restricts vaccine registry information from discovery and other process; requires the commissioner of health and the New York City commissioner of health and mental hygiene to develop regulations to protect patient vaccine information from disclosure...

  06/09/2021: REFERRED TO RULES
• TX HB4272 - Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.

  Relating to requirements for and prohibited uses of information contained in the immunization registry.

  05/29/2021: Senate appoints conferees-reported
• OK SB658 - Schools; requiring provision of certain information to parents; prohibiting certain entities from implementing specified requirements; establishing criteria for implementation of mask mandate. Effective date. Emergency.

  An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2011, Section 1210.191, which relates to required immunizations; requiring the State Department of Education and school districts to provide certain information to parents; updating statutory term;...

  05/28/2021: Approved by Governor 05/28/2021
• NY S06541 - Restricts vaccine registry information from discovery and other process; requires the commissioner of health and the New York City commissioner of health and mental hygiene to develop regulations to protect patient vaccine information from disclosure...

  Restricts vaccine registry information from discovery and other process; requires the commissioner of health and the New York City commissioner of health and mental hygiene to develop regulations to protect patient vaccine information from disclosure...

  05/19/2021: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
• MO SB403 - Modifies provisions relating to health care

  AN ACT To repeal sections 192.2520, 197.135, and 210.542, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof fourteen new sections relating to health care, with penalty provisions and an emergency clause for certain sections.

  05/13/2021: In Conference
• SC H4391 - Vaccine passport

  Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 44-29-260 So As To Prohibit Businesses, Governmental Entities, And Educational Institutions In This State From Requiring Patrons, Residents, Or Students To Provide Proof Of Vaccination...

  05/13/2021: Referred to Committee on Judiciary
• LA HR20 - Directs elementary and secondary schools and higher education institutions that require a COVID-19 vaccination to inform students or parents of their right to choose not to receive the vaccination

  A RESOLUTION To authorize and direct each licensed day care center, kindergarten, elementary or secondary school, college, university, proprietary school, or vocational school that requires a vaccine for COVID-19 to fully inform each student...

  05/11/2021: Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
• MT HB702 - Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport

  Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport

  05/07/2021: Chapter Number Assigned
• MI HB4791 - Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination in employment based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Creates new act.

  Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination in employment based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Creates new act.

  05/06/2021: Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/05/2021
• NC H876 - Vaccination Private Choice Protection Act

  Vaccination Private Choice Protection Act

  05/05/2021: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
• AR SB615 - To Prohibit The Requirement Of Vaccine Passports In Arkansas.

  AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE REQUIREMENT OF VACCINE PASSPORTS IN ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

  04/30/2021: Notification that SB615 is now Act 1030
• MN SF2475 - Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  04/29/2021: Author added Anderson
• MN SF2430 - Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  04/27/2021: Authors added Coleman; Jasinski
• MN SF2474 - Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  Vaccine passports for COVID-19 immunization status requirement prohibition

  04/27/2021: Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
• ND SCR4016 - A concurrent resolution urging Congress to refrain from issuing a vaccine passport and from enacting any law that would restrict an individual's right to travel or participate in commerce, religious freedom, and education based on whether the...

  A concurrent resolution urging Congress to refrain from issuing a vaccine passport and from enacting any law that would restrict an individual's right to travel or participate in commerce, religious freedom, and education based on whether the...

  04/22/2021: Filed with Secretary Of State 04/22
• MN HF2530 - Vaccine passport, vaccine pass, and vaccine credentials for immunization status requirement prohibited.

  Vaccine passport, vaccine pass, and vaccine credentials for immunization status requirement prohibited.

  04/17/2021: Authors added Munson, Mortensen and Bahr
• MN HF2511 - COVID-19; immunization status vaccine passport requirement prohibited.

  COVID-19; immunization status vaccine passport requirement prohibited.

  04/15/2021: Authors added Dettmer and Lueck
• NC H558 - Prohibit Mandatory CV19 Vaccinations

  Prohibit Mandatory CV19 Vaccinations

  04/15/2021: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Judiciary 1, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Timeline

The following timeline shows the most recent activity involving proof-of-vaccination requirements.

• August 3, 2021: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) announced that patrons and staff will need to provide proof of vaccination at indoor businesses, such as restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues, starting on Sept. 13.[30]
• July 29, 2021: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an order that underscored a previous prohibition on proof-of-vaccination requirements. Executive Order No. GA-38 bans government entities at the state, county, and local levels and private entities that receive public funding from asking people to prove their vaccination status. The order also prohibits government entities from requiring that people get vaccinated. Like Abbot's previous one, the order does not apply to nursing homes. Abbott banned proof-of-vaccination requirements on April 6, 2021.[31][32]
• July 14, 2021: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed House Bill 244, which prohibits public K-12 schools, colleges, and universities from requiring that students or staff get a COVID-19 vaccine.[33]
• June 18, 2021: The California Department of Public Health and Technology launched the Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record portal, a website that allows residents to upload a digital copy of their vaccination record.[34]
• June 15, 2021: Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) signed House Bill 271, a bill prohibiting county and local governments that receive public funding from requiring proof of vaccination in order to receive government services or access public transportation.[35]
• June 7, 2021: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill prohibiting state and local government agencies from issuing COVID-19 documentation that could be used to verify a person’s vaccination status. The bill also prohibits government agencies and businesses from requiring proof of vaccination to receive services or enter the premises.[36]
• May 28, 2021: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people show proof of vaccination to enter public buildings.[37]
• May 26, 2021: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed Senate Bill 0858, which prohibits state or local government departments or officials from requiring that people show proof of vaccination to enter government buildings or properties.[38][39]
• May 26, 2021: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring proof of vaccination to access facilities or receive services. The order also says no proof of vaccination will be required to enter Georgia.[40]
• May 24, 2021: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed Senate Bill 267, which prohibits state and local governments from issuing documentation to certify an individual's vaccine status. The bill also prevents state and local governments and private businesses from denying people goods or services or admission for not having proof of vaccination.[41]
• May 20, 2021: Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed a bill prohibiting businesses or government agencies that require proof of vaccination as a condition for receiving services or entering the premises from receiving state government grants or contracts. The bill also prohibits state and local governments from issuing COVID-19 identification cards.[42]
• May 20, 2021: Gov. Doug Burgum (R) signed House Bill 1465, which bans state and local governments and most businesses from requiring proof of vaccination as a condition to receive services. The bill exempts health care organizations from the ban.[43]
• May 18, 2021: The Oregon Health Authority released guidance allowing businesses that verify customer vaccine status to allow fully vaccinated customers to go without masks while indoors. Businesses that do not verify vaccine status are still required to maintain an indoor mask requirement for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.[44]
• May 11, 2021: A program that allows fully vaccinated individuals in Hawaii to travel between islands without quarantining or presenting a negative COVID-19 test went into effect. Travelers can upload proof of vaccination to the "Safe Travel's" website or show their vaccine card at the airport.[45]
• May 11, 2021: South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) issued an order prohibiting any local government, state agency, or state employee from requiring proof of vaccination to access government services or facilities.[46]
• May 7, 2021: Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) issued a directive prohibiting state agencies, boards, and commissions from requiring proof of vaccination to receive services.[47]
• May 5, 2021: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced that large-scale outdoor event venues can allow fully vaccinated people to sit together without social distancing in designated areas. Eligible people will need to provide proof of vaccination through the Excelsior application or in paper form. He also said the state will pilot allowing large-scale indoor event venues to designate certain areas for fully vaccinated individuals beginning June 19.[48]
• April 26, 2021: Governor Mike Dunleavy (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring proof of vaccination as a requirement to travel around the state.[49]
• April 19, 2021: Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) signed an order prohibiting all state and local government agencies from requiring individuals to provide their vaccination status to access facilities and services. Private businesses can still require proof of vaccination as a condition of service or entry.[50]
• April 13, 2021: Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) issued an order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status to access buildings or property. The order also prohibits businesses from requiring customers show proof of vaccination to gain entry or access services.[51]
• April 7, 2021: Idaho Gov. Brad Little (R) issued an executive order prohibiting state agencies from requiring that people reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status to access buildings or property.[52]
• April 6, 2021: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) issued an order prohibiting government agencies, businesses, and institutions that receive state funding from requiring people to show proof they’ve received a coronavirus vaccine.[53]
• April 2, 2021: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued an order banning government entities from issuing vaccine passports. The order also prohibits businesses from requiring vaccine passports.[54]
• March 26, 2021: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced announced the launch of Excelsior Pass, an app that provides digital proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test. The app is optional for individuals and businesses that require such proof to allow people to enter (like wedding reception, concert, or sports venues).[55]
• March 16, 2021: Gov. Spencer Cox (R) signed House Bill 308, which prohibits state agencies and public universities from requiring people to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or show proof of vaccination.[56][57]

See also

• Documenting America's Path to Recovery
• COVID-19 vaccine distribution
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions
• Officeholders and candidates diagnosed with, dead from, or quarantined because of coronavirus
• School responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19 pandemic

Footnotes

1. Jump up↑ Delaware.gov, "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Updates for Long-Term Care Facilities, Health Care Facilities, and State Employees," August 12, 2021
2. Jump up↑ Star Tribune, "Gov. Tim Walz to impose new vaccine requirement for state workers," August 11, 2021
3. Jump up↑ State of Oregon, "Governor Kate Brown Announces New Statewide Measures to Address Rising COVID-19 Hospitalizations," August 10, 2021
4. Jump up↑ U.S. News and World Report, "Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Bans Coronavirus Vaccine Passports," May 24, 2021
5. Jump up↑ Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy, "Dunleavy Issues Administrative Order Precluding Alaska Vaccine Passports," April 26, 2021
6. Jump up↑ Becker's Hospital Review, "Arizona bans vaccine passports, but healthcare facilities exempt," April 20, 2021
7. Jump up↑ WHV 11, "Arkansas governor signs bills banning vaccine requirements," April 28, 2021
8. Jump up↑ NBC News, "California rolls out digital vaccine verification — but don't call it a passport," June 18, 2021
9. Jump up↑ Ron DeSantis, "Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Landmark Legislation to Ban Vaccine Passports and Stem Government Overreach," May 3, 2021
10. Jump up↑ News 4, "Gov. Kemp issues executive order banning vaccine passports," May 26, 2021
11. Jump up↑ Travel + Leisure, "Hawaii’s Vaccine Passport Launched This Week — Here's What to Know," May 13, 2021
12. Jump up↑ Idaho State Journal, "Idaho governor bans mandated COVID-19 ‘vaccine passports’," April 8, 2021
13. Jump up↑ The Center Square, "Indiana, local governments cannot require vaccine passports," April 26, 2021
14. Jump up↑ Des Moines Register, "Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law limiting use of 'vaccine passports' in Iowa," May 20, 2021
15. Jump up↑ Missouri Gov. Michael L. Parson, "GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS HB 271 REGARDING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS AND VACCINE PASSPORTS," June 15, 2021
16. Jump up↑ U.S. News and World Report, "The Latest: Governor Bans Vaccine Passports for Montana," April 13, 2021
17. Jump up↑ Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, "Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of Excelsior Pass to Help Fast-Track Reopening of Businesses and Entertainment Venues Statewide," March 26, 2021
18. Jump up↑ The Bismarck Tribune, "North Dakota 'vaccine passport' ban goes to governor," April 28, 2021
19. Jump up↑ Statehouse News Bureau, "DeWine Signs Bill Banning Schools, Colleges From Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine Under Emergency Use," July 14, 2021
20. Jump up↑ The Oklahoman, "Gov. Kevin Stitt issues order banning state agencies from requiring COVID vaccinations," May 28, 2021
21. Jump up↑ KDRV, "UNDER NEW GUIDANCE, OREGON BUSINESSES WOULD HAVE TO CHECK VACCINATION STATUS TO LOOSEN MASK REQUIREMENTS," May 18, 2021
22. Jump up↑ WebMD, "S.C. Governor Bans Mask Mandates, Vaccine Passports," May 13, 2021
23. Jump up↑ Associated Press, "Noem issues order banning vaccine passports in South Dakota," April 21, 2021
24. Jump up↑ FOX 17, "Tennessee Senate passes bill to ban government-issued 'vaccine passport' programs," April 14, 2021
25. Jump up↑ Tennessee General Assembly, "SB 0858," accessed on July 8, 2021
26. Jump up↑ Office of the Texas Governor, "Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports," April 6, 2021
27. Jump up↑ The Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill to punish businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination," June 7, 2021
28. Jump up↑ Salt Lake Tribune, "New Utah law blocks vaccine passports if you’re on a college campus or at a state government building," April 6, 2021
29. Jump up↑ Governor Mark Gordon, "Governor Gordon Issues Directive Banning Vaccine Passports," May 7, 2021
30. Jump up↑ NPR, "NYC Becomes Largest U.S. City To Require Proof Of Vaccination For Indoor Activities," August 3, 2021
31. Jump up↑ The Texan, "Gov. Abbott Signs Order to Prohibit COVID-19 Business Restrictions, Restrict Vaccine Passports," July 29, 2021
32. Jump up↑ Office of the Texas Governor, "Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports," April 6, 2021
33. Jump up↑ Statehouse News Bureau, "DeWine Signs Bill Banning Schools, Colleges From Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine Under Emergency Use," July 14, 2021
34. Jump up↑ NBC News, "California rolls out digital vaccine verification — but don't call it a passport," June 18, 2021
35. Jump up↑ Missouri Gov. Michael L. Parson, "GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS HB 271 REGARDING LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS AND VACCINE PASSPORTS," June 15, 2021
36. Jump up↑ The Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill to punish businesses that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination," June 7, 2021
37. Jump up↑ The Oklahoman, "Gov. Kevin Stitt issues order banning state agencies from requiring COVID vaccinations," May 28, 2021
38. Jump up↑ FOX 17, "Tennessee Senate passes bill to ban government-issued 'vaccine passport' programs," April 14, 2021
39. Jump up↑ Tennessee General Assembly, "SB 0858," accessed on July 8, 2021
40. Jump up↑ News 4, "Gov. Kemp issues executive order banning vaccine passports," May 26, 2021
41. Jump up↑ U.S. News & World Report, "Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Bans Coronavirus Vaccine Passports," May 24, 2021
42. Jump up↑ Des Moines Register, "Gov. Kim Reynolds signs law limiting use of 'vaccine passports' in Iowa," May 20, 2021
43. Jump up↑ The Bismarck Tribune, "North Dakota 'vaccine passport' ban goes to governor," April 28, 2021
44. Jump up↑ KDRV, "UNDER NEW GUIDANCE, OREGON BUSINESSES WOULD HAVE TO CHECK VACCINATION STATUS TO LOOSEN MASK REQUIREMENTS," May 18, 2021
45. Jump up↑ USA Today, "Hawaii rolls out inter-island vaccine passport plan, starting with locals," May 12, 2021
46. Jump up↑ NPR, "South Carolina Governor Bans Mask Mandates," May 12, 2021
47. Jump up↑ Governor Mark Gordon, "Governor Gordon Issues Directive Banning Vaccine Passports," May 7, 2021
48. Jump up↑ Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, "Governor Cuomo Announces Large-Scale Outdoor Venue Capacity Increase with New Fully Vaccinated Fan Sections Starting May 19," May 5, 2021
49. Jump up↑ Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy, "Dunleavy Issues Administrative Order Precluding Alaska Vaccine Passports," April 26, 2021
50. Jump up↑ Office of the Governor, "Doug Ducey," April 19, 2021
51. Jump up↑ State of Montana, "GOV. GIANFORTE ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER PROHIBITING VACCINE PASSPORTS," April 13, 2021
52. Jump up↑ Boise State Public Radio, "Idaho Governor Bans Vaccine Passports By State Entities," April 7, 2021
53. Jump up↑ New York Times, "Vaccine passports are becoming the next coronavirus divide. The White House is skittish; Texas’ governor opposes them.," April 6, 2021
54. Jump up↑ Becker's Health IT, "Florida governor outlaws COVID-19 vaccine passports: 3 details," April 5, 2021
55. Jump up↑ Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, "Governor Cuomo Announces Launch of Excelsior Pass to Help Fast-Track Reopening of Businesses and Entertainment Venues Statewide," March 26, 2021
56. Jump up↑ The Salt Lake Tribune, "New Utah law blocks vaccine passports if you’re on a college campus or at a state government building," April 6, 2021
57. Jump up↑ U.S. News and World Report, "Law Blocks Utah Government From Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines," April 6, 2021

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