Proof of vaccination — denial of state grants or contracts.

1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a business or governmental entity shall not require a customer, patron, client, patient, or other person who is invited onto the premises of the business or governmental entity to furnish proof of having received a vaccination for COVID-19, as defined in section 686D.2 , prior to entering onto the premises of the business or governmental entity. This section does not prohibit a business or governmental entity from implementing a COVID-19 screening protocol that does not require proof of vaccination for COVID-19. 2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, grants or contracts funded by state revenue shall not be awarded to or renewed with respect to a business or governmental entity that violates subsection 1 on or after May 20, 2021. 3. For the purposes of this section : a. “Business” means a retailer required to obtain a sales tax permit pursuant to chapter 423 , a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization, or an establishment which is open to the public at large or where entrance is limited by a cover charge or membership requirement, but does not include a health care facility as defined in section 686D.2 . b. “Governmental entity” means the state or any political subdivision of the state that owns, leases, or operates buildings under the control of the state or a political subdivision of the state, but does not include a health care facility as defined in section 686D.2 . 2021 Acts, ch 141, §2, 3