The bill demands that ALL employers in private industry require their employees to be fully vaccinated, including independent contractors. The proposal would take effect immediately upon the governor's signature and would require the Department of Public Health to develop an enforcement mechanism by November 1. -GEG

Summary by JW Williams

California Democrats are looking to force through statewide Covid vaccine rules in a bill using a "gut-and-amend" tactic, repurposing an existing bill that allows state lawmakers to fast-track their agenda without going through committees. The legislation has not yet been introduced and is not available to the public. The proposal was previously leaked. The LA Times received a draft copy, but did not publish it.