A bill that would result in civil penalties against state and local governments and educational institutions that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for entry into government facilities is closer to final legislative passage. Stonewall Representative Larry Bagley’s convinced the Senate Judiciary C Committee to pass his bill.
“I shouldn’t have to tell whether I had the vaccine or not, I don’t tell have to tell you I had the flu vaccine, measles or any those things. I am allowed to go in and they can be just as sick,” said Bagley.
Bagley’s bill, which passed in the House last month on a 59-26 vote, heads to the Senate floor for more discussion. Private citizen Christy Haik spoke in support of the legislation during committee testimony on Tuesday.
“No public entity should be asking about my personal health history, I just don’t think it’s right, it’s an overreach,” said Haik.
New Orleans Senator Gary Carter voted no. He expressed concerns about local governments facing a civil fine for trying to stop the spread of the disease.
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