49 U.S.C. § 41729

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 41729 - COVID-19 vaccination status

(a) IN GENERAL.-An air carrier (as such term is defined in section 40102) may not deny service to any individual solely based on the vaccination status of the individual with respect to COVID-19.

(b) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.-Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to the regulation of intrastate travel, transportation, or movement, including the intrastate transportation of passengers.

49 U.S.C. § 41729

Added Pub. L. 118-63, title XI, §1107(a), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1417.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection 1107(a) of Pub. L. 118-63, which directed the addition of this section at end of this chapter, was executed by adding this section at the end of subchapter I of this chapter to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

RULE OF CONSTRUCTIONPub. L. 118-63, title XI, §1107(c), May 16, 2024, 138 Stat. 1417, provided that: "Nothing in this section [enacting this section], or the amendment made by this section, shall be construed to permit or otherwise authorize an executive agency to enact or otherwise impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate."