5pm Vaccination Opt Out Bill 03.12.2021

A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW PEOPLE TO OPT OUT OF MANDATORY VACCINATIONS BASED ON THEIR CONSCIENTIOUSLY HELD BELIEFS COULD SOON BE HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR'S DESK.

And i'm veronica jean seltzer.

A bill that would allow people to opt out of mandatory vaccinations based on their conscientiously held beliefs could soon be headed to the governor's desk.

That's tonight's top story at five.

L3: abc 36 news white house passes vaccination "opt out" bill the house passed senate bill eight today.

The senate approved the measure last month.

It would allow exemptions only to people seeking an exemption from a vaccine based on their conscientiously held beliefs in the event the state requires vaccinations during an epidemic.

Parents can also ask that their children be exempt based on the same reson.

The sponsors of the bill say it is in response concerns expressed by their constituents about being forced to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Those speaking out against it say... with the state still in the throes of a pandemic.... the bill sends the wrong message.

L3: abc 36 news white readng statement from rep.

Lisa willner (d) louisville 44:59: if senate bill becomes law, it only serves to spread disinformation of vaccinations by force and to potentially prolong the spread of a deadly virus and the pain of the current pandemic.45:12 l3: abc 36 news white rep.

Kim moser (r) taylor mill 44:59: i think it's important individuals do have a choice.

It's never the role of government to force treatment or the prevention of diseases on any indivividual but to insure the availability of programs that improve good health.

45:12 l3: abc 36 news white house passes vaccination "opt out" bill current law already allows people to opt out of vaccinations for religious or medical reasons.

The bill does not change the requirement that children have proof of immunization to enroll in school.

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