On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 906e into law. This bill allows Nebraskans to claim medical or religious exemption from coronavirus vaccination requirements in most workplaces.
The bill had an emergency clause and took effect at 12:01 a.m. March 1, 2021.
“Sweeping COVID vaccine mandates fail to account for individuals’ medical conditions and religious convictions,” said Gov. Ricketts. “Unlike the Federal government, the Nebraska Legislature recognizes that. Thanks to Senator Ben Hansen for taking action to give Nebraskans an avenue to claim this exemption.”
The bill directs the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to create a exemption form. Nebraskans can use the form to indicate that coronavirus vaccination conflicts with their religious beliefs or practices. They may also use the form for medical exemption, provided a healthcare practitioner has signed a statement .
The vaccine exemption applies to employers of one or more persons, including State agencies and political subdivisions.
It does not apply to the federal government, tribal governments, or workers covered by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services vaccine mandate.
To download a COVID-19 vaccine exemption form, click here.