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We had our monthly Meeting the 18th and here is the recording. I won't always post the recording but, I am trying to strike some balance between activism and personal life. The call to action has everything you need to communicate with the elect and your peers. Download the worksheet, become informed, and take action! It is all there!! Here are the links you need: Watch the videos from the public health commission, the mentioned hearings on SB4 and the new call to action... h4ml.org/gphcshorts Email Andrea for more information about the business initiative: nearme@hoosiersformedicalliberty.com Text us your county name like: ADAMS COUNTY to 260-286-0988 for your county commissioner's contact information. If anyone wants to volunteer to collect all of the Health Department's websites I will post them, but I am not committing to keeping it updated. It might also be worth while to collect the website of the county commissioners and county councils as well. I would HAPPILY post that on here. Before you start reach out to me and I will send you a spreadsheet to plug the information into. It is imperative to communicate with your county elect now!! They could start the planning phases on these measures soon. Download the call to action and demand accountability. **the video may take a moment to load
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It is hard to believe that the entire meeting was less than one minute! If I hadn't watched it myself I wouldn't believe it. There is NO INFORMATION in the meeting. . Hoosiers have no way of knowing what changes were made. Worse yet, the committee report was not published as of 7am Wed. Is the legislature hiding behind closed doors? Do they think that you can't hold them accountable if you don't witness their actions? Hoosiers, if so, they are sorely mistaken. Accountability happens during election season. Phone calls during legislative season are communication.
The members of this committee removed your ability to understand changes to the bill prior to its last vote. Were they hoping they could stop you? We have no choice but to assume the changes were anti-Liberty. Call your State Senator & State Representative today. Tell them: "Kill SB4. Anything other than a no vote is a vote against Liberty. Kill SB4." Need help finding your legislators? Text 260-286-0988 the word FIND  🚨☎️Action needed for SB4! ☎️🚨 Call the following legislators and tell them: “Hoosiers do not approve of SB4. Send it to summer study or the the 2nd House Reading, Amendment 9 as written. Hoosiers are watching!” Charbonneau 317-232-9494 Senator.Charbonneau@iga.in.gov Barrett 317-234-2993 h56@iga.in.gov Garten 317-232-9840 Senator.Garten@iga.in.gov Busch 317-232-9488 Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov Vermilion 317-232-9833 h31@iga.in.gov Ledbetter 317-234-9139 h75@iga.in.gov Zent 317-232-9850 h51@iga.in.gov Yoder 317-232-9534 s40@iga.in.gov Fleming 317-234-9048 h71@iga.in.gov Porter 317-232-9875 h96@iga.in.gov Delaney 317-234-3101 h86@iga.in.gov Breaux 317-232-9847 s34@iga.in.gov We need as many calls as possible. This will be very interesting. They can do virtually ANYTHING to this bill in conference committee. We must ensure they know we are going to take action. If you prefer to email here are all the addresses. Senator.Charbonneau@iga.in.gov, h56@iga.in.gov, Senator.Garten@iga.in.gov, Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov, h31@iga.in.gov, h75@iga.in.gov, h51@iga.in.gov, s40@iga.in.gov, h71@iga.in.gov, h96@iga.in.gov, h86@iga.in.gov, s34@iga.in.gov Why should we make calls?
Anything goes in conference committee. Legislators actually call it the "wild west" because you never know what is going to happen.
This bill could be drastically changed for the worse, and we need to make our voices heard once again. We must rally and continue to pressure them. In my experience I don’t think a lot of activism happens during conference committee and this may be pretty shocking. It is a pivotal time and by us showing large numbers in this crucial committee it will only validate the fact that HOOSIERS ARE WATCHING. Legislators should know that if we are watching and taking action now, they can certainly expect it come time for the 2024 primaries. H4ML does not endorse, support, or oppose any candidate, however we will continue report on the issue and the shortcomings of the state legislators. It will then be the constituents who drive this home and really create accountability. We hope you will help us do this by becoming a WATCHDOG. What is conference committee?
Again, conference committee is called the “wild west” because anything is possible. Bills only come to conference committee when a bill passes through the chambers (house & senate) and both chambers do not agree on the amended language.
After the bill is changed in the second chamber the author will either “concur” or in this case they will “dissent” or disagree with the changes. The originating chamber will then vote and “adopt” the “dissent.” Once that occurs the “Conferees” and “Advisors” will be appointed from both chambers representing both the democratic and republican parties. A meeting date will be set and the “Conferees” & “Advisors” will work to change the bill and come up with a “conference committee report.” Once the changes are made it will go back to both chambers and they will vote to adopt the “conference committee report.” There is NOT an opportunity for any more changes, it is simply a yes or no vote. That means YOUR legislators will be voting on this bill again and could benefit from your phone calls with the same message as above. What is amendment #9?
Amendment #9 is a no nonsense amendment that would create transparency and require the IDOH to provide information to the public about the rules, metrics, and an opt out procedure for participation in the additional funding, 30 days prior to the counties vote to accept funding.
The amendment also requires a renewal vote every two years by the county executive. SB4 went for second reading today. This means that the bill has passed through a committee and was open for amendments from any member of the House of Representatives. There were 29 different amendments filed on the bill and remarkably 10 of them were “called down” by their author. Despite the FLURRY of activity, the bill is still the dangerous foundation for centralized public health and an ever-bloating budget. More on this below… SB4 will be voted on Monday. ☎️🚨☎️🚨☎️🚨☎️ Call your State Rep and tell them:
“Speak out publicly against SB4. VOTE NO. It is too controversial." 💬Need help finding their info? Text 260-286-0988 the word: FIND SB4 will be heard on Tuesday April 11th in committee. There will not be any testimony. The committee will be amending and voting on the bill. Your calls are imperative. The previous committee claims that this bill protects county autonomy, however there are still many risks with this bill. Tell them: “SB4 was built with the intent to coerce public health centralization. Tax dollars will be haphazardly spent, without a plan to ensure a wise investment. The Public Health Overhaul is controversial & must go to summer study session. Vote No.“ Cherry & Thompson 317-232-9651 Barrett, Snow & Slager 317-234-2993 Smaltz & Prescott 317-234-9499 Judy 317-232-9863 Heine 317-232-9648 Baird 317-232-9981 Mayfield 317-232-9620 Clere (317) 232-9769 The committee is pretty big, if you wish to make additional calls please follow up below.
Goodrich 317-234-0931 Heaton 317-234-3827 Jordan 317-232-9651 O'Brien 317-232-9815 Rowray 317-232-9643 Porter 317-232-9875  Vaccination status discrimination is deplorable in any situation, but when it prevents loving homes from welcoming Hoosier children in need, there is a little extra sting! H4ML first started working to put an end to vaccine discrimination within the foster care system in the summer of 2022. During the special session, H4ML activists applied pressure to legislators demanding loving foster care homes be opened. More on this later! We launched a petition and heard story after story of loving families working through the process to become licensed foster homes only to be denied at the last moment. These families were not denied because their homes were unfit. These families were denied solely based on the vaccination status of family members. Indiana has a shortage of foster families, and yet loving homes were being denied based on vaccine discrimination. H4ML was determined to help children in need and the families ready to welcome them into their homes. Passing legislation on controversial issues like vaccination status doesn’t just happen. It takes diligent work and political respect… Political respect isn’t about building relationships. Political respect is a result of consistent accountability… and sometimes fear. Well, perhaps, mostly fear. When politicians begin to fear that they will lose their seats for failing to live up to campaign promises and the requirement of REPRESENTING constituents, they begin to take action. This legislative victory, defeating vaccination discrimination, is the direct result of Hoosiers stepping up, clearly communicating, and being consistent in fighting for medical liberty. You all should be very proud of yourselves! Many, myself included, were worried about what Medical Liberty legislation would look like this year without our tried and true champions, Representative Curt Nisly & Representative John Jacob. I truly miss working with these gentlemen on the “inside.” They were fearless in their defense of Medical Liberty, never hesitating to file amendments and do the difficult things. These champions were able to rack up several roll call votes (more on this important topic soon) and by working with H4ML we were able to effectively force legislative change like the “vaccine passport ban” in 2021, and HB1001 “COVID exemptions” in 2022. Moving forward after their loss, we knew things would be different in the legislature, but the legacy of their diligent work and political respect lives on. H4ML will continue to utilize the hard work of Rep Nisly & Rep Jacob for years to come. This years legislative success is proof that the GOP establishment cannot take away the power of the people by removing great Legislators. This is a milestone for Hoosiers! Let’s talk about diligence and political respect. In August, H4ML applied pressure, and Rep Chris Judy offered up an amendment allowing religious exemptions for potential foster families but quickly withdrew it. The GOP establishment made idle promises that the bill would be heard in committee during the 2023 session if he withdrew. He believed them. We met with Judy, as he is my representative, and he insisted that nothing more than exemptions could be done. I was not satisfied with this answer. I took my preferred language to newly elected Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson. This language would prevent vaccine status discrimination from occurring for foster families and adoptive families. NO. EXEMPTIONS. NEEDED. Dr. Johnson felt that the language was appropriate and agreed to have the bill written. It was filed at SB 272. Unfortunately, this bill died in committee. Judy also filed his foster care exemptions bill and it never received a hearing, despite the promises made to him in August. We can only conclude that either Judy did not have the political respect of his peers, or he really never intended to work on eliminating discriminatory practices from foster care. Some might suggest that BOTH of these are true. February 9th, Indiana DCS sent out an administrative letter (found here) stating that DCS would no longer limit foster homes based on the vaccination status of foster family members. We knew this was nothing more than appeasement. Administrative letters can be overturned in the blink of an eye and mean very little in the way of political success for controversial issues. But why would DCS & the Governor go through the trouble of issuing this letter? The week before the letter was issued, H4ML exposed the plans of the Governor & his Public Health Commission to centralize public health using coercive means for counties wishing to be autonomous. The Indy Star published an article titled “Will Eric Holcomb’s COVID lockdown kill his public health overhaul?” Gov. Holcomb & the Establishment were feeling the political power of H4ML activists. Holcomb needed political cover. He needed to make Hoosiers feel a sense of safety. He severely underestimated the voracity of Hoosier’s drive for Medical Liberty. Hoosiers were not going to be fooled by the false promise of Liberty. In an effort to double down and move forward with true protections, H4ML began looking for places to insert the language that was now supported by DCS into a bill. The legislature had no excuse not to pass this language. H4ML had also been working with Representative Becky Cash & Representative Lorissa Sweet, they agreed that removing discrimination was important. H4ML identified HB 1560 “Adoption” as a potential home for the foster care legislation. Representative Sweet applied 3 different amendments encompassing foster care and adoption. Representative Cash applied 2 amendments addressing vaccine discrimination in adoption. Ultimately the amendments were not called. However, the Reps were told by other members of the house that they felt the language could be added to another bill. That same week Rep. Sweet obtained a roll call vote on another controversial issue, solidifying her political power. Roll call votes are imperative! (We will create another post about this soon!) Rep Sweet showed the rest of the house that she was not afraid to do the right thing and expose legislators who would vote against good legislation if they could get away with it. Representative Sweet is a credible threat to the corruption within the statehouse. As it would have it March 15th the language Rep Sweet offered as an amendment encompassing both foster care and adoption was added into SB 345. If it weren’t for the political respect that Rep Sweet garnered through that roll call vote, the pressure exerted by H4ML Activists on multiple fronts, and Rep Sweet & Rep Cash pushing the others to apply the amendment, and the looming threat of another roll call vote- this legislative victory might not have happened. You will not be politically respected until you are politically feared. That is the bottom line. No political respect unless there is political fear.
This could all disappear in an instant. If politicians do not fear losing their seats, they will not truly represent the will of the people. How do we ensure continued success?
Session is wrapping up, but we have work to do! Tell Barrett: 317-234-2993 Ledbetter: 317-234-9139 King: 317-232-9657 Hostettler: 317-234-9452 Schaibley 317-232-9833 “SB4 must go to summer study. It is controversial and based on coercion, as seen in the June 30th meeting.” PAUSE, let them speak. Then say: “Past legislation hasn’t protected Hoosiers from COVID Discrimination. They are being denied jobs & forced to mask because of religious beliefs. These policies are not based on science. The Rep must add 1127 & protections against discriminatory masking on SB474.” SB4 info: h4ml.org/blog/lipstick-on-a-pig Discrimination info: h4ml.org/blog/stop-covid-discrimination UPDATES!! SB4 will be heard in committee tomorrow. There will NOT be testimony, however your phone calls are imperative. The committee must hear from Hoosiers yet again and understand that we will not being going away! We included two important issues on this call to action. The session will wrap up soon and deadlines are approaching. All bills must be heard on 3rd reading by April 17th & 18th. That means that the last realistic date for SB4 (Public Health Commission) to be heard in committee is tomorrow or next Tuesday. We will keep up on this. When this is heard there will not be an option for testimony. However, if SB4 does pass through committee it must be voted on 2 more times! It would be WISE to start calling your personal State Rep.If you have not been calling your Rep about this issue, now is the time. If/When SB4 passes, your Rep will vote. They need to understand that a YES vote equates to supporting tyranny & coercion. Tell your Rep: "VOTE NO ON SB4, it must go to a summer study committee." Make sure they know how to access the videos from the June 30th meeting. If you need help finding out who your Rep is, text 260-286-0988 the word: FIND Discrimination? Over the last couple weeks we have been getting a steady stream of reports about discrimination in the workplace. Hoosiers are once again reporting that hospital systems are removing masks from the vaccinated and only requiring those using religious or medical exemption to mask. **If you have experienced discrimination please share your story with us here. These policies are not based in science. It is common knowledge that the COVID vaccine does not prevent infection, transmission, hospitalization, or death. These employees are being targeted for their religious beliefs. Their personal health choices are being exposed to their peers and the community. As recent history has shown, this type of policy is used as a means of coercion generating peer pressure to elicit the desired response (vaccination). It is not clear if all employees released from masking are "up to date" on vaccination. The CDC is telling American's that received their last COVID vaccine before September 2022 that they are due for their updated Booster. Are those not "protected" by the "updated booster" allowed to go without a mask? There are certainly a lot of variables but since Jan 2021 we have known that natural immunity is enduring and HOPED that the vaccines would do the same. We must end discrimination. In Liberty, Ashley P.S. Our sincere thanks to our dedicated monthly donors. They make these texts possible. If you have not become a monthly donor yet, please help us continue this important mission. Your donation of $10, $25, or even $50 is greatly appreciated! HB1001, the state budget bill will be heard Thursday 3/30.  Please make phone calls as below.
This bill is funding the initiatives in SB4 or the Governor’s Public Health Commission bill. While a bulk of the language from the commission was taken out it still funds “partnerships” between state and county public health and moving towards centralization. Make your phone calls, tell the appropriations committee that: “Hoosiers do not want centralized public health as directed by HB1001. Public health funding should be issued through grant programs, not partnerships.” Eric Bassler 317-234-9426 Travis Holdman 317-232-9453 Ryan D. Mishler 317-232-9814 Jeff Raatz 317-233-0930 Jon Ford 317-232-9541 Chris Garten 317-232-9840 (Below have already heard during SB4 testimony. If they are your Senator it would be wise to call! If you don’t know who your senator is text 260-286-0988 ONLY the word: FIND Liz Brown 317-232-9400 Justin Busch 317-232-9488 Edward E. Charbonneau 317-232-9494 Michael Crider 317-234-9054 *get the numbers sent to your phone: Text 260-286-0988 the code: 33023 You may also choose to send an email outlining concerns about the centralization of the public health system through partnerships in HB1001. Refer to the June 30th meetings that can be found at h4ml.org/gphcshorts. Senate appropriations committee emails: Senator.Bassler@iga.in.gov, Senator.Brown@iga.in.gov, Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov, Senator.Charbonneau@iga.in.gov, Senator.Crider@iga.in.gov, Senator.Ford@iga.in.gov, Senator.Garten@iga.in.gov, Senator.Holdman@iga.in.gov, Senator.Mishler@iga.in.gov, Senator.Raatz@iga.in.gov, s30@iga.in.gov, s10@iga.in.gov, s3@iga.in.gov, s2@iga.in.gov If you feel called to testify visit h4ml.org/legislation to watch a helpful video. The hearing will take place on Thursday March 30th, 2023 at 9am in room 431. In Liberty, Ashley P.S. Make sure you visit h4ml.org/gphcshorts, scroll to the bottom and watch where Rep Cindy Ledbetter thinks this funding will go.... Not public health (prevention) but disease management. Discrimination has to end! Recently I have been getting messages from people reporting discrimination based on their COVID vaccination status. Some have sent in information about continued testing. MANY are reporting that their employer is singling them out with masks. We know that the vaccines do not stop infection, transmission, hospitalization, or even death. How does any of this make sense? It doesn't. In 2022, HB1001 was passed and Hoosiers are STILL told that this bill is to "protect their right to decline the COVID vaccine." Watch more at h4ml.org/gphcshorts The bad news is, the bill was poorly written and actually codified religious discrimination through testing. This is a HUGE problem. The bill also excluded students in medical professions from protections. Rep Becky Cash wrote a bill, HB1127, that would have corrected the major issues with 2022's HB1001. The bill died in committee without so much as a hearing. We were incredibly disappointed. The good news is that there is an opportunity to put this same language in another bill! Will you help us end COVID discrimination? Use the info below to complete the call to action. ☎️ Call ☎️ Cindy Ledbetter 317-234-9139 Matt Hostettler 317-234-9452 Joanna King 317-232-9657 Donna Schaibley 317-232-9833 Tell them: "Offer the language from 1127 into SB474 during Public Health Committee. Sen. Johnson, the author is on board & Rep Cash has already drafted the amendment, but you must file it. It would correct workforce issues related to COVID Discrimination." 💥💥Call today, this bill could be heard as early as tomorrow! ☎️ Call ☎️ Brad Barrett 317-234-2993 (Chair of the Committee) "Hear 474, and get 1127 into SB474 during committee. Sen. Johnson, the author is on board & Rep Cash has already drafted the amendment. It would correct workforce issues related to COVID Discrimination." Are you wondering what this language will do, and how it fits into the bill? SB 474 deals with workforce. According to the summary, the bill removes physicals and drug testing of nurses to facilitate workforce. We all know the mandates and discrimination around the COVID vaccine have significantly impacted nursing workforce. HB1127 is a workforce issue and the Speaker, Todd Huston, agrees as evidence by the fact that the bill was sent to pensions and labor committee. It should be germame (pertinent to the bill) for this reason. However, germaneness rule should not apply since we are asking that this language be applied in committee. This is the ONLY chance that we will have to get the discriminatory testing removed this year. It must be done NOW. This amendment supports the improvement of nursing work force in 2 ways. First in the short term, we have nurses leaving jobs because of the mandates and we have future nurses who are being denied clinical placement. They have been denied exemptions because of a small oversight and the language from 1127 will remedy the oversight. The remedy simply mirrors the medical provider section to the rest of the bill without putting entities in danger of a violation of federal laws/requirements. Secondly, The language also addresses testing. We have reports of employees leaving their employer because of frequent testing. Some nurses faced serious issues with nose bleeds and tissue damage. This language strikes balance, because it does not limit the ability of the employer to those who are showing symptoms or have had high risk exposure. It adds evidence based practices to testing. Thank you for your continued work towards Medical Liberty. Ashley The Health Committee must hear from you.  Some would have you believe that SB4 is salvageable. SB4 is GARBAGE! It isn't a secret, and everyone recognizes that applying amendments is nothing more than a band-aid. The bad news is that SB4 was built off the guidance of a group selected by Governor Holcomb. These wanna be elites exposed themselves on June 30th, 2022 as arrogant and manipulative individuals, hell bent on coercing the counties into financial bondage. The commission laid their entire plan out on recorded meeting. What kind of wheeling and dealing do you think is happening behind closed doors? For the sake of Liberty, SB4 must die. Call the Public Health Committee and tell them: "Kill SB 4. It is just too controversial. If nothing else, send it to summer study." Bradford Barrett 317-234-2993 Cindy Ledbetter 317-234-9139 Matt Hostettler 317-234-9452 Joanna King 317-232-9657 Donna Schaibley & Ann Vermilion 317-232-9833 Robert Behning 317-232-9753 Martin Carbaugh 317-232-9620 Dennis Zent 317-232-9850 Robin Shackleford 317-232-9827 Rita Fleming 317-234-9048 Ryan Hatfield 317-232-9628 Gregory Porter 317-232-9875 (If you can't call all, start at the top and make as many as able.) A few amendments will not fix this bill. See the 💥LAUNDRY LIST💥of issues!! We also have an 📩 email template you can edit and send to the committee. (A big thank you to Rodney who compiled this email based off the concerns we had listed on the blog previously.) H64@iga.in.gov, H81@iga.in.gov, H291@iga.in.gov, H51@iga.in.gov, H49@iga.in.gov, H75@iga.in.gov, H56@iga.in.gov, H24@iga.in.gov, H31@iga.in.gov, H77@iga.in.gov, H71@iga.in.gov, H98@iga.in.gov, H96@iga.in.gov MISINFORMATION... SB4 is not on the schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday March 20th. We have been getting some concerned messages and this is misinformation. SB480 is the only bill on the schedule for tomorrow.  Make sure you stay connected.
If you don't get our texts yet, shoot us a message 260-286-0988 the code: 320. You will also get the call to action from above so you can just click the phone numbers and read the suggested statement. In Liberty, Ashley P.S. Can you help support our text messages? Texting is not cheap, but we see how effective they are & know you value them too. Please consider a monthly donation h4ml.org/membership Please understand that I am actively working to update this page. CONTENTS WILL CHANGE! But the info will be consistent. Update on SB4 following committee hearing 3/14 after only 22 hour notice. ____________________________________________________ They say politics move slow, I disagree. All of these things take time and energy. I am doing my best to keep up but this may be messy for a bit. Thanks for your understanding. Concerns: The doubling of required core public health services. Get rid of them. (See h4ml.org/gphcshorts video # 4) Current statutes are part of the areas where the state is failing. We have had programs in place for years re: maternal fetal health and NOTHING to show for it. Our rates are abysmal. Why don't we do studies to identify root cause instead of throwing money at the same old things and hoping for something different. Clearly, what we are doing isn't enough... If there need to be additional core public health measures, then require the counties to do a focused needs assessment and drive public health measures based on issues identified by the people working on the ground. These counties know the needs of their communities, let them do what they do best. This could be accounted for in the way of grants. "We identify --- need. Our current situation is ---. We feel that interventions --- will address the issue and get us to (SMART goal), and we anticipate a cost of $$$." The total amount of grants could be distributed based on the calculations in the current bill and as long as the county is completing the fiscal and showing forward progression on current smart goals and statutes they can increase the amount per capita over the course of time. Graduated increase in funding directly correlated to results. THAT IS FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE. The beauty of this plan is that it would empower communities, and then cooperative learning and collaboration could take place based on success. Counties could be highlighted to explain the problem as above, evaluate the interventions, and make recommendations on what they would have done differently or what they learned along the way. Other counties can look at these presentations, take what they feel would work for them and develop county specific interventions so they are tailored to individual needs. (Vaping vs. tobacco vs marijuana) We have concerns over the cart blanche delegation of authority to the CDC through IDOH to write rules (moving the goalposts) for what constitutes compliance for counties who opt in to funding. (Addressed in the 6/30 videos) Everything that was disaster about the original bill language could be promulgated by CDC through IDOH utilizing the rule-making process. They are expected to opt in before these rules are written, and there is no language that clarifies what happens if they later opt out. Despite Sen. Kenly stated there was an opt-out provision today. For example, County X opts in and 3 months in "the next pandemic" strikes, resulting in rules changes BY IDOH. The county decides that they are going to go against their new rule. Does home rule still apply? This is perplexing because they technically can decline but then they are in violation of Pg 26 line 31. Does the county lose funding or does home rule apply? (H4ML.org/gphcshorts video #2) What is the procedure for leaving, and what happens when they do? (No funding moving forward; expected to refund previous funding; fines; etc etc) Do the counties know they aren't required to apply? At what point do "public education campaigns" as suggested by Senator Brooks become coercion? Honestly, this recommendation sounds a lot like the IDOH is planning a tattle tail situation. (See h4ml.org/gphcshorts video #5) I didn't see anything addressing funding for counties who don't opt in. Are they then on their own? In a previous version, there was at least a statement regarding those counties getting the same funding as the year prior. This did not account for inflation or population changes and should be addressed. If the plan isn't to force participation, this should be immediately addressed and a plan for those counties should be arranged. One might suggest continuing to use the old model and adjusting for inflation and the availability for grants to address specific needs. Call to action Great Job, the legislature is showing signs of political respect for Medical Liberty! We have the chance to kill ❌ the Governor's Public Health Commission! Do not back down! Call the committee & tell them: "SB4 undercuts county autonomy through the administrative rule-making process. Vote No." Join us for our monthly meeting tomorrow, Thursday 3/16, online or in Bloomington, Ft. Wayne, & Mishawaka h4ml.org/meeting Bradford Barrett 317-234-2993 Cindy Ledbetter 317-234-9139 *If you have faced covid discrimination, she needs to know! (see blog) Robert Behning 317-232-9753 Martin Carbaugh 317-232-9620 Matt Hostettler 317-234-9452 oanna King 317-232-9657 Gregory Porter 317-232-9875 Donna Schaibley & Ann Vermilion 317-232-9833 Dennis Zent 317-232-9850 In Liberty, Ashley P.S. Thank you to our monthly donors for making this possible. If you are able, please become a reoccurring donor. h4ml.org/membership North East Indiana- Check it out, the Nisly's will be in Fort Wayne on Saturday revitalizing the republican party! I would love to see you there!  Are our representatives trying to keep us from testifying?
SB4 Public Health Commission will be heard tomorrow! All 👋on deck! They only gave 22 hrs notice! Perhaps they don't want citizens interrupting the "Lobbiest parade" like in the senate! Can you testify tomorrow morning in House Chamber at 8:30? If so, please text 260-286-0988: TESTIFY If not, please call the committee & tell them: "VOTE NO on SB4. Keep big government out of county public health. This bill is dangerous & lays the groundwork for centralization ." Bradford Barrett 317-234-2993 Cindy Ledbetter 317-234-9139 Robert Behning 317-232-9753 Martin Carbaugh 317-232-9620 Matt Hostettler 317-234-9452 Joanna King 317-232-9657 Gregory Porter 317-232-9875 Donna Schaibley & Ann Vermilion 317-232-9833 Dennis Zent 317-232-9850 Robin Shackleford 317-232-9827 Rita Fleming 317-234-9048 Ryan Hatfield 317-232-9628 Gregory Porter 317-232-9875 Get more info: h4ml.org/gphcshorts Thx, Ashley & H4ML 
Congrats Hoosiers!!
You forced Gov. Holcomb to take drastic action! Governor Holcomb is TERRIFIED that his public health COERCION… oops, commission could FAIL! He and his commission watched as Hoosiers decimated "SB47 VaxPass Lite in committee." Hoosiers for Medical Liberty Activists are so effective at putting pressure on the legislature that something DRASTIC had to be done. That is precisely what Gov. Holcomb did. Today, February 9th, 2023, Indiana DCS sent out an administrative letter (found here) stating that DCS would no longer limit foster homes based on the vaccination status of foster family members. While this is a step in the right direction, make no mistake, this is simply appeasement! DO NOT BE FOOLED. This internal policy can be changed at any time and is not legally binding. These changes have been requested for years, and loving homes will now be opened to foster children. BUT that could disappear in an instant, as early as next week!! The ONLY explanation for this is that they need Hoosiers to back down. Holcomb needs to make you BELIEVE that he has good intentions at heart. He needs to appeal to your “sensible” side. REMEMBER HOOSIERS, REMEMBER what happened during COVID. Do you remember being shut out of your churches? Do you remember being limited on how you could conduct your business? Do you remember the distress of your children as they were forced out of schools? Do you see how your children’s education has suffered? What about their mental and emotional health? Have you witnessed the damage to social and behavioral norms? Do you remember contact tracing and the violation of privacy? Hoosiers, we must press on! An administrative letter is not enough. If Gov. Holcomb truly wants foster homes open, he needs to push for legislation to do this. Fortunately Hoosiers for Medical Liberty has been working on this since last session! We pushed for SB 272 “Foster anti-discrimination”. It will ensure vaccine discrimination does not interfere with foster care or adoption. When asking for what legal implementation “Cronies” will tell you, “These things take time…” “You need to be reasonable...” Hoosiers, it is reasonable to want legal protection. Hoosier children should not be shut out of safe and loving homes. Call Senator Greg walker now! Sen. Greg Walker 317-232-9984 Tell him: “Hear and vote on SB 272 the “Foster Care Anti-Discrimination” bill. Gov. Holcomb & DCS issued a letter that must be backed by this legislation.” Get the above sent to your phone, text 260-286-0988 the code 272 In Liberty, Ashley P.S. Don't forget to call Heath VanNatter 317-234-9499 and tell him to "Hear and vote on 1127 to END COVID Discrimination!" P.S.S- Don't miss the latest update from Forti-fy podcast reviewing YOUR success with SB47! Will Indiana institute Vaccine Passports? SB47 VaxPass Lite will be heard in committee again this Wednesday, February 8th. Citizen testimony will not be heard, but the bill will be amended and voted on. Be sure to call the Senate Health & Provider Services Committee and tell them: “Vote NO on SB 47 VaxPass Lite. SB47 violates IC 16-39-11. Excuses for voting yes will not be accepted.” Donato & Crider 317-234-9054 Charbonneau & Becker 317-232-9494 Busch 317-232-9488 Bohacek 317-232-9541 Breaux 317-232-9847 Brown 317-232-9497 Leising 317-232-9493 Melton 317-232-9432 Johnson 317-232-9466 Yoder 317-232-9534 It has been 3 weeks since the initial hearing and testimony from the public. During that hearing, the committee admitted that the Indiana State Department of Health would be issuing a scannable record for proof of vaccination with the intent to use it for travel. It has been 3 weeks since the initial hearing and testimony from the public. During that hearing, the committee admitted that the Indiana State Department of Health would be issuing a scannable record for proof of vaccination with the intent to use it for travel. By definition, this scannable record IS a vaccine passport. One member of the committee also recognized that QR codes to show proof of vaccination may be obtained easily from 3rd parties. Confirming the testimony given by Ashley Grogg. If a legislator votes yes to SB47 they will be voting for a bill that would violate IC 16-39-11, passed in 2021, preventing the state from issuing or requiring an immunization passport. Make your calls today! You might be wondering, why after 3 weeks the chair decided to bring this back to vote. Some speculate that it could be Senator Charbonneau’s revenge for activists declaring the truth about SB4 Public Health Commission on February 1st. “Will Governor Eric Holcomb’s COVID lockdown kill his public health overhaul?” was the headline of an article published by the Indy Star February 2nd. The article reported Hoosiers “seized the opportunity” to spread COVID “misinformation” and claim that the bill was a “Trojan Horse” in an effort to usurp county control. They got one thing right, SB4 is a Trojan Horse. Hoosiers would be so lucky to kill this bill. Many truths were exposed about the bill even though citizen voices were suppressed and disregarded. Two hours of “Lobbyist Parade” was heard prior to the first citizen testifying. You read that right. Not a single voter testimony was heard for over two hours! Senator Ed Charbonneau, chairman of the committee, started the meeting at 9 am, warned that time for testimony was limited, and there were a large number of individuals signed up to testify. He feigned concern for everyone being able to testify stating “Please keep testimony to 3 minutes.” Hoosiers noted the disgusting display of favoritism to lobbyists and those representing the interests of the medical-industrial complex as they were called up one after another. Hoosiers started calling Charbonneau's office demanding the “lobbyist parade end.” Over two hours into the committee hearing, and about 20 minutes after angry calls started streaming into Charbonneau's office, citizen testimony began. Once finally allowed to speak, a county commissioner bravely rebuked the bill with genuine concerns. Sen. Charbonneau struck at him with harsh words as if he didn’t actually hear the concerns from the Commissioner that the “opt-in” didn’t leave room for opting out. Charbonneau practically yelled at the Commissioner stating that the bill wouldn’t impact his county if he opted out. The commissioner tried to explain again to no avail. Nearly every citizen who spoke requested that the senators review the Public Health Commission’s June 30th meeting. The commission was quoted by many of the citizens exposing where concerns about the “Trojan Horse” originated. Hear what some of the June 30th meeting here. In what only appears to be an effort to remain ignorant, Senator Charbonneau refused to hear a 1.5-minute clip from the meeting during a testimony. Despite compelling evidence including multiple direct quotes from the commission discussing bypassing “home rule," increasing public health requirements to force participation, and re-education campaigns, the committee went on to unanimously vote in favor of the bill. Nearly every member added that they have concerns but didn’t want to “impede the process” and hoped that the bill would be “fixed.” If we learned anything from last year, it is that these bills only get worse as they move along. Republican leadership blindly follows the words of Governor Holcomb and the committee chairs do the bidding of leadership. Republican leadership is known to state that the “heavy lifting” should be done in committee and not amongst the entire assembly. The likelihood of this bill being improved in favor of Hoosiers is slim to nil. In fact, inside sources suggest that the bill will only become worse. Yet somehow EVERY LAST COMMITTEE member voted “yes” and supported this bill that will ultimately lead to bigger government and Federal strings that will restrict the rights of the county. Hoosiers, our legislators must receive a clear message. Hoosiers expect their representatives to vote with their conscious, not the party line. Excuses for votes will no longer be tolerated. Hoosiers are watching. Hoosiers are participating. Hoosiers will connect legislative season to election season. Call your own legislators. Tell them “Excuses will not be tolerated. Protect Liberty. Vote No to coercion and the Governor’s Public Health Commission.”
**Learn how to find your legislators, text 260-286-0988 the word: FIND ***If you aren’t familiar with the Governors Public Health commission be sure to check out the resources on our website. In Liberty, Ashley Grogg MSN-RN P.S. SB4 is far from over. It will move on to the appropriations committee. We will be issuing calls to action when this occurs. P.S.S. Our work is funded by generous Hoosier donors just like you. They fund all our text alerts so you can have easy and immediate calls to action when every minute counts. If you can become a monthly donor do so now.
Many of you have asked what has happened with SB4: Public Health Commission. We have lots of video up on Facebook. I am going to add links in here for your viewing pleasure.
Stay tuned for more updates. This will be a LONG fight, but this is year will be pivotal.
Post committee hearing wrap up:
Various testimonies:
This bill is exactly what we have been warning about for the past several months.
Make no mistake, this is the slow addition into centralizing the local public health agencies under the reign of the CDC & WHO. Listen to the video below for more information... We will continue to update this page as able. 
Fantastic news!
SB 47: VaxPass Lite was removed from committee hearing tomorrow. Hoosiers, you are so powerful! Your calls, your emails, THEY WORKED! Pat yourself on the back and celebrate this victory. Don't be fooled, it could come back. Our legislature is known to sneak stuff in. We will be watching so be sure you are getting our text alerts. Feel free to share the image above with your friends. Tell them the good work we are doing together and encourage them to join.
Thank you for your action in all of this!
A big thank you to all of our donors, they make the text messages possible. If it weren't for our ability to quickly alert our members and their swift action I don't believe this victory would be possible. If you are not a donor yet, please consider. This legislative season is going to be a busy one and we will continue to communicate with you and make sure YOUR voice is heard down at the statehouse. When you donate to Hoosiers for Medical Liberty, you are making this possible. In Liberty, Ashley  Watch Lively testimony from last week. The hearing begins just after the 53 minute mark. VaxPass Lite SB47 Will be amended & voted on Wednesday. No testimony that day. Hoosiers must send a clear message to the members of the committee. Call by the end of business Tuesday. Tell them: “Vote NO on VaxPass Lite, SB47. Hoosier tax dollars should not be used to support vaccine passports.” Stacey Donato & Michael Crider 317-234-9054 Ed Charbonneau & Vaneta Becker 317-232-9494 Justin Busch 317-232-9488 Liz Brown 317-232-9497 Jean Breaux 317-232-9847 Jean Leising 317-232-9493 Eddie Melton 317-232-9432 Shelli Yoder 317-232-9534 ✨It was reported that Mike Bohacek 317-232-9541 &Tyler Johnson 317-232-9466 will be voting no. ❓When calling state “I heard Senator will vote no on SB 47, VaxPass Lite. Is that accurate?” 👏If confirmed, “I look forward to seeing that vote.” ❌Otherwise, “Vote No on SB 47 VaxPass Lite. Hoosier tax dollars should not support VaxPass!” Would you like to submit written testimony? I tried to give a good base for those who struggle with how to write. Take what you can use, ignore the rest. Written testimony MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NOON TUESDAY!!! Subject: SB47 VAX PASS LITE To: Republican: Senator.Becker@iga.in.gov, Senator.Bohacek@iga.in.gov, Senator.Brown@iga.in.gov, Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov, Senator.Charbonneau@iga.in.gov, Senator.Crider@iga.in.gov, Senator.Donato@iga.in.gov, Senator.Johnson@iga.in.gov, Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov Democratic: s34@iga.in.gov, s3@iga.in.gov, s40@iga.in.gov Body: Vote no on SB47. Hoosiers do not want to participate in vaccine passports. Make an intro “My name is _____. I expect you to vote no on sb47. Hoosiers do not want to participate in vaccine passports because (list your choice of 1-3 key points in short phrases).” This really should be the extent. Elaborate on your three points in short paragraphs of the body. Paragraph 1: Context and basic ideas of point one. Paragraph 2: Context and basic ideas of point two if applicable. Paragraph 3: Context and basic ideas of point three if applicable. Close. Thank you for taking the time to read my email. No voluntary vax pass in Indiana because of (list 1-3 key points in short phrases). Remember, vote no on SB 47 “Vax Pass Lite.” Sincerely, Your name Ideas: If you have personal testimony share it. If you need ideas consider elaborating on 1-3 of the following:
House Happenings  Currently there are not any vaccination bills on the schedule. We have been receiving questions about HB 1198 Decriminalizing HIV Donations. Despite this bill being outside our scope, we thought we should address it due to the concerns of the community.
Representative Wendy McNamara and the Courts & Criminal Code committee will hear “HB 1198 Decriminalizing HIV Donations” authored by Rep. McNamara. Yep, you read that right. McNamara will remove criminal penalties for those who knowingly and recklessly donate bodily fluids while infected with HIV. What good can come from decriminalizing HIV donations? What kind of people is McNamara protecting from criminal penalties? Who in their right mind has HIV and donates bodily fluids known to transmit the communicable and potentially deadly disease? HIV donation supporters, like McNamara, will claim that testing is still completed to limit the use of HIV infected fluids, however, why should resources be wasted collecting these donations for them to be wasted? If this legislation is concerning to you, call the committee and tell them “Vote no on HB1198 Decriminalizing HIV Donations.” Wendy McNamara 317-232-9802 Michael J. Aylesworth 317-234-9139 Steve Bartels 317-232-9863 Mitch Gore 317-232-9671 Ragen Hatcher 317-232-9798 Chris Jeter 317-234-0931 Joanna King 317-232-9657 Wendy McNamara 317-232-9802 Jennifer Meltzer 317-232-9657 Sharon Negele 317-232-9802 Matt Pierce 317-232-9794 Robin Shackleford 317-232-9827 Gregory Steuerwald 317-234-3827 Lorissa Sweet 317-234-9447 Testimony went well, you can hear the synopsis of what happened in the video below. It is also on social media. I wanted to get some additions made then I will make the video downloadable so you can share. I will be updating this blog post today with more details and the WHY behind our next steps. Updates will be BELOW the video. You know me... I like INFORMED consent. You shouldn't just do what I say because I say it, you should understand WHY it is important. ;) Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly know we are making an impact together!! 
There will be a lot in this email brace yourself!
VAX PASS LITE
If you get our text messages you have already received PART of this call to action. If you have not received the text, text 260-286-0988 the word VaxPass to get it!
Social pressure resulted in forced and coerced vaccination during COVID. The American Government manipulated private businesses into doing their dirty work by requiring vaccines or masks for entry. Indiana has a supposed “vaccine passport ban” and legislators would like you to believe they don’t want vaccine passports. However, as we have seen the vaccine passport ban has done NOTHING to help Hoosiers. Legislators still claim they want Medical Liberty… Is that how they really feel? Hoosiers will soon find out. Wednesday January 18th, SB 47 “Vax Pass Lite” will be heard in committee. This legislation requires IDOH to provide a QR code or scannable barcode within 14 days of request. An inside source told us that the purpose is “simply for the transfer of school records.” Citing that parents are requesting the change because CHIRP is slow and the receiving school will not accept the student until they have the vaccination records. Currently, parents can access and print records from the CHIRP database themselves through MyVaxIndiana. Or at least that is what the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) website shows…. 
Legislators who vote in support of SB 47, “Vax Pass Lite” are either ignorant, or could care less about your constitutional rights.
Legislators will tell you that the QR code containing your vaccine records is voluntary. However, COVID taught us otherwise.Does Senator Danoto understand that parents can currently access their children's records? Parents DO NOT need a scan-able barcode or QR code. The minor “convenience” of having a QR code does not over ride the constitutional right to be secure in papers. Hoosiers do not want to participate in vaccine passports.
The government's history of manipulation and corporate bullying to control citizens coupled with the insight that parents can already easily access their child's records for school transfer paints a clear picture…
The only purpose for this bill is to usher in vaccine passports.
Legislators who vote in support of SB 47, “Vax Pass Lite” are either ignorant, or could care less about your constitutional rights.
Legislators will tell you that the QR code containing your vaccine records is voluntary. However, COVID taught us otherwise.
How you can help:
Make calls (see text alert) Send emails Testify Wednesday Would you like to submit written testimony?
I tried to give a good base for those who struggle with how to write. Take what you can use, ignore the rest. Written testimony MUST BE SUBMITTED BY TUESDAY!!!
Subject: SB47 VAX PASS LITE To: Republican: Senator.Becker@iga.in.gov, Senator.Bohacek@iga.in.gov, Senator.Brown@iga.in.gov, Senator.Busch@iga.in.gov, Senator.Charbonneau@iga.in.gov, Senator.Crider@iga.in.gov, Senator.Donato@iga.in.gov, Senator.Johnson@iga.in.gov, Senator.Leising@iga.in.gov Democratic: s34@iga.in.gov, s3@iga.in.gov, s40@iga.in.gov Body: Vote no on SB47. Hoosiers do not want to participate in vaccine passports. If you have personal testimony share it. If you need ideas consider elaborating on 1-3 of the following:
Make an intro “My name is _____. I expect you to vote no on sb47. Hoosiers do not want to participate in vaccine passports because (list your choice of 1-3 key points in short phrases).” This really should be the extent. Elaborate on your three points in short paragraphs of the body. Paragraph 1: Context and basic ideas of point one. Paragraph 2: Context and basic ideas of point two if applicable. Paragraph 3: Context and basic ideas of point three if applicable. Close. Thank you for taking the time to read my email. No voluntary vax pass in Indiana because of (list 1-3 key points in short phrases). Remember, vote no on SB 47 “Vax Pass Lite.” Sincerely, Your name TESTIFY!
To testify
Wednesday you will need to be at the State House on Wednesday at 9am and fill out an appearance form. Typically, you can complete the appearance form online (if that link doesn’t work click on the bright blue “Appearance Form” link under the committee name) at midnight the night before up until testimony time. I encourage completing as soon as possible. You can learn more about testifying and navigating the State House with the second video here. I look forward to seeing you at there! HOPE ON THE HORIZON
Attacks on Medical Liberty are around every corner.
Last year, Indiana legislature legalized discrimination against those using religious exemptions for the COVID vaccine. As a result of their BAD BILL, HB1001, Hoosiers were forced into up to twice weekly testing by their employers. There is HOPE on the horizon. I spoke with Representative Becky Cash, former frontline Medical Liberty Activist about the issue. She reported that removing the discrimination has been on her radar since the bill was passed, prior to her election. Representative Cash worked closely with Hoosiers for Medical Liberty drafting 10 pieces of legislation for us this year. We both wondered, “How can we have Medical Liberty if discrimination is written into Indiana Law.” Ultimately, we both knew that “COVID Anti-Discrimination” was top priority and she officially filed “HB 1127- The Covid Anti-Discrimination Bill” that removes the discriminatory language from the law. The bill also clarifies the exemption language ensuring that nursing and other medical students entering clinical sites and subject to CMS mandates are granted the same Title VII protections as employees. There is no time to waste. We need HB1127 “COVID Anti-Discrimination” NOW! BUT, history has shown us that our legislators have no intention of protecting your Medical Liberty without pressure from YOU! Representative Cash needs your help to get attention to this bill. Leadership would love nothing more than if this slipped away quietly. We cannot let that happen!
Call the leaders of the Employee, Pensions & Labor Committee and tell them:
“HB1127 “COVID Anti-Discrimination” must have a hearing! Hoosiers have the right to be free of discrimination!” Heath VanNatter (317) 232-9651 (CHAIR) Mark Genda (317) 232-9643 (Vice Chair) Need to learn more?
Check out the latest podcasts on the website, here are two we see as most pertinent today.
Ashley was also featured on “The People's Testament” on CHD.TV. The link is on the website above. THURSDAY MEETING
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Thank you to all who donated. While we didn't quite hit our goal of $2500, but this extra funding will create 7 new outreach kits for our H4ML Near Me groups. The groups will be able to use the kits to serve and educate their communities! Fantastic work Hoosiers! If you didn't get to donate yet, and are as passionate as we are about medical liberty it isn't to late! Hoosiers for Medical Liberty is funded by our membership! You can donate anytime or create a recurring donation. Legislative season started today, and so have the political games. I don’t know about you, but I am sick of political games. As I was reviewing bills I cam across HB1083, titled “Student Immunizations.” My heart kind of sank, I got a little nervous as I waited for the page to open… Would they be stripping away our religious exemption. Would it be a good bill? It finally opened and I was relieved. It wasn’t the removal of our religious exemption. Thank God! It wasn’t a bad bill at all. BUT was it a Medical Liberty Bill? Sadly, the answer is, not really. The authors are attempting to gain political cover or “political immunization,” but more on that later... This particular bill removes immunization records from high school transcripts and the ability of the health department to make changes to list of vaccinations school children, not using a religious exemption, are to have for attendance. Let’s break these two things down. First, the removal of immunization records from high school transcripts. This is much needed, an individual’s medical records should not be released without explicit consent. As it stands, this law bypasses the consent process. Is adding consent to the transfer of records enough to protect Medical Liberty? I don’t think so, but you should decide. If this bill passes- Students will still have to turn in immunization records. Students will still face discrimination, if not “up to date.” Students will still have to fight for religious exemption. AND students will still be turned away based on vaccination status. Will this consent process provide Medical Liberty? No. This consent process is simply reverting back to the PROPER process. Part one, good policy, but not advancing medical liberty. What about the second part? Removing the ability for the state department of Health to change Indiana law without the vote of our elected legislature. Do you believe the health department should be able to change state law without the vote of the person YOU elected to create laws? I don’t. The legislature was elected to ensure that the voice of the constituents is represented. Over the past 3 years we have witnessed what happens when the Indiana Department of Health is allowed to rule over the people. It wasn’t pretty. This bill does remove some of that power, during normal circumstances, which is the way the law should be. So, is this Medical Liberty? The answer is no. This is returning the law back to the intended government function. Overall this bill is good policy and I would like to see it passed, however, it should not be confused for “answering the call for Medical Liberty.” This bill is designed to do nothing more than the bare minimum. This is merely “political immunization.” Why would the authors be seeking “political immunization?”
Jake Teshka representing St. Joe County was the lead author on the bill. He was an outspoken voice for the 2022 bill that legalized religious discrimination through forced testing under the guise of providing exemptions. The exemptions provided little more than what federal law already provide. He received a lot of push back from constituents and faced a Liberty primary challenger May of 2022. J.D. Prescott from East Central Indiana also signed on to the bill that created law allowing religious discrimination. His constituents were less than pleased and he also faced a Liberty primary challenger in May of 2022. Chris Judy representing Whitley County and a portion of Allen county, is my personal State Rep. Chris was a strong supporter of the the 2022 bill legalizing religious discrimination and has faced backlash from constituents for previous Medical Liberty failures in 2021 despite sharing similar personal beliefs. Could these legislators be working to avoid 2024 primary challengers? Medical Liberty is still the hottest subject in the United States. Citizens recognize that this fight is long from over and the CDC is threatening our Medical Liberty more and more every day. Political Immunization is a play on words. It lends to the thought that legislators might be attempting to inoculate their political careers from a danger. Could these legislators think Hoosiers are flippant enough to mistake the basics for true Medical Liberty? If Medical Liberty activists fall for this appeasement, “political immunization” is a success. If Medical Liberty activist recognize the game, they pose political danger to politicians who refuse to advance the cause. Of course, Medical Liberty activists do not condone, support, or encourage violent or threatening behaviors. Medical Liberty activists will simply find someone better for the job. To a politician, being replaced is their political END. So what now?
There are a lot of things that must happen before this bill moves forward. We will keep you updated along the way. However, we want to make sure that you are aware of tactics being used for “political immunization.” Stay tuned, and if you aren’t getting text alerts yet sign up today. Simply text 260-286-0988 the word: UPDATES. Helpful Links:
October 20, 2022- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously passed the addition of COVID-19 vaccination to the childhood schedule. What does this mean? This means that the CDC is recommending the COVID-19 vaccination for all children 6 months and older per the childhood immunization schedule. The CDC is the reigning authority on vaccination and childhood immunizations in the United States and the schedule they release is considered “standard of care.” Typically, when the CDC makes changes to the schedule, states follow the recommendations and physician’s offices begin using the new “standard of care.” You may begin to see these vaccines offered at routine visits and even given at the same time as “routine” vaccinations without much notice by some providers. This does NOT mean it has been added to the vaccinations “required” for those who do not use a religious exemption in Indiana. More on this below. The addition to the childhood schedule permanently removes manufacturer liability for injuries incurred as the result of vaccination. All vaccinations on the childhood immunization schedule are exempt from liability. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Parents call the shots, and you deserve to know what is on that tray! Just because a vaccine is recommended by the CDC or even “required” for school doesn’t mean that there is no other option. Indiana students have the right to a religious exemption. Read more on exemptions here. Some parents accept some vaccinations and decline others. If your child receives any vaccinations, you should be getting informed consent BEFORE the vaccines are drawn up or administered. Most offices don’t do this. Informed consent consists of the vaccination name, illness it is to prevent, risks of the illness, risks of the vaccination, benefits of the vaccination, and alternatives to the vaccination. In addition to informed consent, you should be receiving the “Vaccine Information Statement” from the CDC PRIOR to the vaccination. This is a legal requirement. If your child is scheduled for a well visit, address which vaccinations your child is scheduled for as well as any concerns before the doctor or nurse leaves the room to get vaccines. Once the nurse returns, ask specifically for the syringes to be reviewed by name prior to administering. This second review gives you the opportunity to verify what your child is getting and that you consent to the vaccination. You have the right to ask questions, delay, or decline any vaccination even if it is drawn up. Unfortunately, many Hoosiers are not aware that they have the right to decline any medical treatment or procedure. We need to help educate our friends and neighbors to seek out informed consent and a risk benefit analysis. Check out our resources here. Tell parents to be mindful and ASK what vaccines are due before the nurse administers or even draws them up. Encourage them to discuss the risks and benefits of both natural infection and vaccination for their child for each vaccination. Be informed on the issue. Each state governs their own requirements for schools. During the ACIP meeting, participants of the meeting were quick to point out that ACIP and the CDC are not in control of the vaccination requirements for schools. Those familiar with the process know that the state health officials and legislatures typically follow the advice of ACIP & the CDC. The requirement for school children has not been determined by Indiana. Local journalist Margaret Menge recently wrote that the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) said they would not be making a requirement for Indiana Students in an email response. While we appreciate that a response was sent to Ms. Menge, the state has not addressed this in an official capacity on their website or on social media. The state has not had a great track record protecting its citizens against mandatory covid vaccinations. Much like doctors’ offices it is typical to follow the “standard of care” set forth by the CDC. It is important to let the health department know Hoosiers do not want this mandated for school children who haven’t claimed a religious exemption. It is also important to note that in the event that the state does require the covid vaccine for school children, public school children have a right to religious exemption for all vaccines including Covid-19. Indiana state code 20-34-4-2 requires vaccination of school children, who do not claim a religious exemption, to be vaccinated for diphtheria; pertussis (whooping cough); tetanus; measles; rubella; poliomyelitis; mumps; varicella; hepatitis A; hepatitis B; and meningitis. Indiana Code 20-34-3-2 provides religious exemptions for vaccinations. For a student to claim a religious exemption a parent or guardian must submit a written statement of religious objection. Nothing more is required by law. Learn more about your right to a religious exemption here. In light of Medical information warranting a change in the name of public health the IDOH may expand or modify the list of required vaccinations for students who do not claim a religious exemption. Basically, when the CDC and ACIP change the schedule, so can the IDOH. If a spike of cases occurs, they could change the requirements. By law the IDOH is required to submit a 2 year calendar each year on November 30th. In the case of an emergency the deadline for reporting does not apply. According to this law the requirements may be changed at any time. That means that even though the State Department of Health is not currently planning to require it for school children, it doesn’t mean that they can’t or won’t change their mind. Acting quickly to work against the COVID-19 vaccination being added to the immunizations required for those who do not use a religious exemption is key! Hoosiers need to step up and help provide information for our unsuspecting neighbors and family members. Conversations don’t have to be difficult. Our call to action. Make calls to the State Board of Health, State Legislators, and County Commissioners. You might be wondering why the county commissioners are included. We have talked about the Governor’s Public Health Commission for the past several months and how the state is wanting to “centralize” or “regionalize” Indiana’s public health agencies. Is it a good idea to hand over power to the CDC? Orders will be passed from the CDC to the state and the counties will be forced to comply. This issue alone deserves its own call to action, but with the pressing news about ACIP adding the COVID vaccine to the childhood schedule we are combining these. The Governor’s Public Health Commission met over the course of several months making recommendations with the goal to develop "regionalized, equitable, and sustainable public health.” Want more info? Need talking points? Click here. These recommendations will be reviewed by the governor and then addressed in the 2023 legislative session. A plan to coerce and extort... The June 2022 meeting of the Public Health Commission revealed the frightening plan to eliminate local control and the ability for the counties to opt out of mandates dictated by the state or CDC. The meeting is nearly 2 hours long but we have made very telling videos summarizing their plans that can be seen on our website.  Ready to take action?!? Read below or text to get the script. -- 260-286-0988 the word: ACIP **When texting H4ML do not send more than one command at a time. Only use the specified letters or numbers. Do not use any punctuation or emoji. If you do not follow these instructions you may not receive the requested information, or it may be delayed. You may also want to save our number so you can find us in the future and don’t mistake us for spam. ** Indiana Department of Health 317-233-1325 Tell them: “ACIP added covid vaccines to the childhood schedule & Hoosiers object! Do not add COVID 19 vaccinations to the required schedule. Your State Rep & State Senator. Don't know who they are? TEXT 260-286-0988 the word: FIND Tell them: “ACIP added the Covid vaccines to the childhood schedule & Hoosiers object, we notified the IDOH! Hoosiers also have concerns over the impact of the Governor’s Public Health Commission on the local ability to control public Health directives. We expect counties to maintain autonomy & your votes to reflect that in 2023.” County Commissioners. Get their numbers text 260-286-0988 the name of your county, like: Allen County or St Joseph County Tell them: “Hoosiers have concerns over the impact of the Gov’s Public Health Commission on county autonomy. Counties are being offered funding in return for compliance with regionalization of public health. We elected elected you to ensure local accountability.” If they have questions direct them to our website h4ml.org/PublicHealthVideos You can download educational guides with more talking points here. INFORM OTHERS When we heard that ACIP would be voting we knew the Covid vaccine would be added to the childhood schedule.
You might be wondering why we asked you to comment if we knew it was going to pass. The answer is simple, we are still accountable for our actions. If at any point we sit by and let these things happen “to us,” we become VICTIMS. We are not victims. We know the risk, so we do things differently and we must fight for those who don’t know any different than to follow based on trust alone. At this point, one of the most important things for us to do is share this information with others. We must give them the opportunity to have informed consent. You can download and print our Informed Consent Guide and share it with friends and family. Need to start the conversation first? Start by asking a basic question. “Did you know ACIP added the COVID vaccine to the childhood vaccine schedule?” Acknowledge their answer, and continue the conversation as it feels natural. Remember, our goal is not to change anyone's mind but to aid them in obtaining informed consent. You are a powerful agent of change in Medical Liberty. Thank you for contributing to the mission. In Liberty, Ashley Grogg MSN-RN P.S. We are looking for volunteers! You can help further Medical Liberty. Check out the options or suggest one of your own. We will have a meeting to discuss on Thursday November 3rd 7pm EST via ZOOM P.S.S. Are you a monthly donor? If so you have made some AMAZING contributions. Not only are you helping here locally, but you are supporting national education on VAERS that will be life altering. VAERS project was endorsed by America's Front Line Doctors, Children's Health Defense, National Health Freedom Action, National Health Freedom Coalition, The Robert Scott Bell Show, The Truth About Cancer, Weston A. Price Foundation and SEVERAL other groups at the 2022 National Health Freedom Congress. Thank you for your GENEROUS contributions to Medical Liberty. If you haven't started donating monthly but want to please do so now. Your monthly donation of $10, $25, $50, or even $100 will support this and other efforts to secure Medical Liberty. |
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Paid for by the supporters of Hoosiers for Medical Liberty, a tax exempt non-profit organization under IRC 501(c)(4) which does not endorse, support, or oppose candidates for election.
Please be advised that Hoosiers for Medical Liberty and it's team are not attorneys. The information shared within this website is solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as legal advice. If you act upon the information provided by Hoosiers for Medical Liberty you understand that you are doing such after careful consideration and at your own risk. Legal concerns should be addressed with an attorney.