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House Bill 248 would: allow Ohioans to skip any vaccination by making a written or verbal declaration and require health districts, schools or other government agencies to let Ohioans know how they can opt out. require schools to explicitly tell parents of existing law that allows them to skip childhood vaccinations because of medical, religious or "reasons of conscience." prohibit forcing unvaccinated people to wear masks, be relegated to separate areas or face other punishments. allow for civil lawsuits for violations of the bill. block health departments, schools or other government agen...

Ohio Capital Journal Sponsor compares requesting proof of vaccination to Holocaust With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine in a recent slump, Ohio Republicans launched a pre-emptive strike Tuesday that would preclude a wide range of schools, businesses, and employers from mandating vaccinations. Rep. Jennifer Gross, R-West Chester, presented House Bill 248, the “Enact Vaccine Choice and Anti-Discrimination Act” to the House Health Committee for its first hearing. It’s one of two bills the committee reviewed Tuesday to weaken institutional vaccine mandates in Ohio. House Bill 24...

Many Ohio Asian Americans feeling let down by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted: Capitol Letter Updated 8:00 AM; Today 8:00 AM Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, speaking during a state briefing on April 24, 2020. (Office of Gov. Mike DeWine) Facebook Share Rotunda Rumblings Dismayed and disappointed: Lt. Gov. Jon Husted’s recent tweet that referred to the “Wuhan virus” and his ensuing defense of his use of the term has left many Asian Americans in Ohio feeling dismayed and disappointed in their leadership. Seth Richardson talked to a number of them who “didn’t feel his explanation – that he was attempting...

Ohio legislature approves bill limiting Gov. Mike DeWine’s power on health orders, setting up possible veto Updated Mar 11, 2021; Posted Mar 10, 2021 State lawmakers have advanced another bill that would curb Gov. Mike DeWine's ability to issue health orders. (Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com) Facebook Share COLUMBUS, Ohio – Legislation to restrict Gov. Mike DeWine’s ability to issue health orders has cleared the Ohio General Assembly, putting the Republican-controlled legislature and the Republican governor in another showdown on the issue. Senate Bill 22 passed the House by a 57 to 35 ...

Dan Konik The Ohio House and Senate have passed a bill to limit states of emergency and health orders issued by the governor. Supporters say the change would allow for more accountability between the executive and legislative branches. Listen / The bill, SB22, allows lawmakers to revoke states of emergency and health orders. House Republicans say this allows the legislature to represent their constituents when controversial decisions are made, such as last year's Stay-At-Home order.   "If you believe in checks and balances and transparency this bill is for you. This bill is abo...