HB1001 passes senate 2nd reading

This is going to be a quick update. I am going to try to briefly update you on the status of amendments to HB1001. I may pop back on here after I make dinner to add more depth to the update. 

HB1001- COVID-19 vaccinations.

• A discriminatory policy that ensures employers can treat employees differently based on a Medical or religious exemption. (Negative)
  
• Employers may require 2/weekly testing. (Negative)
• Allows "tradsies" where employees can agree to testing rather than vaccination (Negative)
• Allows recognition of natural immunity, proof required every 3 months and still subject to 2/weekly testing. (Negative)
• Excludes a long list of employees including those working in/for: (Negative)
  • Other states
  • Companies with federal contracts, subcontracts, or grants.
  • Health care facilities
  • Professional sports organizations
  • Entertainment complexes
  • In close proximity to the live sports or entertainment (Read that again, but slower.)
  • Organization or venue engaged in producing or presenting musical, theatrical, or other types of cultural entertainment
  • The United States and its agencies & instrumentalities... Does that include?
    • Public School Systems
    • Any of the following: Ball State University, Indiana State University. Indiana University, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana, Vincennes University
    • Political Subdivisions/Municipalities (City/town jobs)

Amendment:

• Adds administrative authority (Negative)
• Adds standing orders for 5 and up (Neutral)
• Adds protection of unemployment (Neutral/Positive) True medical liberty would ensure Hoosiers wouldn't be fired for asserting their bodily autonomy.
  
• Added Organization or venue engaged in producing or presenting musical, theatrical, or other types of cultural entertainment to the list of people who won't get "protection" (Negative)
  
• Removed "Indiana Governmental Entity" from list of employees not protected, but added in "United States and its agencies & instrumentalities" in which entities like schools, libraries etc may be considered. (This portion might be a "net zero")
  
• Removes "tradsies" exemption option. Testing in leiu of vaccination for those who don't have medical or religious objections. (Neutral/Negative)
  
• An employer may not require a test for the presence of COVID-19 unless the test:
  1. has been approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration;
  2. is the least invasive testing option available; and
     
  3. does not create an undue burden on the employee to receive the test. (Neutral/Negative)

I would like to note: one of the authors biggest talking points for the administrative authority portion was "all the other states are accepting federal funding and Indiana would be "missing out." However today in testimony Senator Melton mentioned that only 27 other states are accepting SNAP funding. Sounds like plenty of states refuse to contribute to poor federal fiscal choices.

So what you are left with is a pile of gobbly gook that promotes poor federal fiscal choices, opens the door for Federal meddling, kind of recognizes natural immunity, and codifies discrimination through testing.

HB1001 is a threat to your Medical Liberty!

This bill and its amendment were passed today without the objection of a SINGLE Senator. They should be ashamed of themselves.

HB1001 will likely wind up on the schedule for Monday and be heard on 3rd readings. There are no options for amendments.

Hoosiers deserve to know how their elected officials are voting. This is exactly what we are asking for in our latest call to action.

Call your senator and tell them:

"HB1001 is discriminatory and a threat to Medial Liberty. Hoosiers deserve a roll call and a NO vote on HB1001. I expect you to ask for a roll call vote. If the bill passes and no roll call is taken we must assume that you voted in favor and will be holding you accountable."

As always if you need help locating your senator text 260-286-0988 the word: FIND

Thank you for your relentless support of Medical Liberty and being willing to continue this fight. We are dug in for the long game and will not compromise on your right to Medical Liberty.

Ashley Grogg MSN-RN

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