Section 16-3-4c - Prohibiting proof of covid-19 vaccination(a) As used in this section:(1) "COVID-19" has the same definition as provided in §55-19-3 of this code;(2) "Hospital" has the same definition as provided in §16-5B-1 of this code;(3) "Immunization" has the same definition as provided in §55-19-3 of this code;(4) "Proof of vaccination" means physical documentation or digital storage of protected health information related to an individual's immunization or vaccination against COVID-19; and(5) "State institution of higher education" has the same meaning as provided in §18B-1-2 of this code.(b) A state or local governmental official, entity, department, or agency may not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the premises of a state or local government entity, or utilizing services provided by a state or local government entity: Provided, That if any federal law or regulation requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the premises, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply: Provided, however, That this prohibition does not apply to any local government-owned facility that is leased to a private entity where the local governmental unit primarily serves as a property owner receiving rental payments.(c) A hospital may not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the premises: Provided, That if any federal law or regulation requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the premises, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply.(d) A state institution of higher education may not require proof of vaccination as a condition of enrollment or for entering the premises: Provided, That if any federal law or regulation requires proof of vaccination as a condition of entering the premises, or if the academic requirements of a particular program cannot be met without vaccination and proof thereof, the provisions of this subsection shall not apply.Added by 2022 Acts, ch. 227 (HB 4012), eff. 3/12/2022.