Prefiled Bill Would Create Presumption for Adverse Vaccine Reactions

Adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine would be presumed compensable if a Kentucky business mandates vaccination, under a bill prefiled for the 2022 legislative session. Rep. Felicia Rabourn, R-Turner Station, on Monday submitted draft legislation that would create the rebuttable presumption that an adverse reaction including sickness, disease, trauma, injury or other conditions arising within 14 days of receiving a vaccine is an occupational disease. The presumption would apply if an employer requires immunization against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, imposes additional requi...