A good tool in the wrong hands may become a dangerous weapon.
Deciphering legislation and public policy can seem daunting.
Without all the pieces it may not make sense.
Worse yet, it can be deceiving.
We strive to make sense of the Indiana Legislature pertaining to Medical Liberty. Our hope is that the resources below will break down the barriers to becoming an active participant in your government.
Without all the pieces it may not make sense.
Worse yet, it can be deceiving.
We strive to make sense of the Indiana Legislature pertaining to Medical Liberty. Our hope is that the resources below will break down the barriers to becoming an active participant in your government.
What you will find on this page:
- Introduction Video
- Downloadable update to share
- Links contained in the download
- 1.5-3 minute clips from the June 30th, 2021 Governor's Public Health Commission.
Introductory Video
Topics to consider:
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Download:
UPDATED: Download the letter one of our members created addressing the many issues with SB4 as it entered into the house.
Sharable sheet on the Governor's Public Health Commission, why it is a threat, what the legislature is doing about it, and how you can help!
*****THE FILE BELOW IS OUTDATED***** We are only leaving it because some of the resources are still valuable. Please see the blog for most recent update. 
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VIDEO 1
During the June 30th Meeting former Senator Kenley states that counties who don't participate will not get funding from the IDOH. Using this method is how you "get buy-in." He mentions some patients may loose services if counties don't participate, but that is a motivator for counties to opt-in. He also states that the program will work to eliminate push-back related to mandates coming from the state or governor. When the counties agree to participate they agree to the terms that the state and governor put forth. During this meeting he explains the commissions plans to coerce participation and ensure there is no deviation from the Governor's mandates.
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VIDEO 2
June 30th Former Senator Kenley explains how the commissions plans are complete and comprehensive public health measures and there is no room for independent thought. He references so-called "Home rule" law you all passed ensuring that the counties could reject mandates coming from the state and how this might create a "legal friction point." He continues stating that he feels this issue can be overcome and the legislature will agree to this plan because the counties "opt-in." The Opt-in removes the right to argue that they are being forced into mandates or directives.
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Video 3
In the June 30th meeting you can hear the committee discuss funding being "tied to metrics they all agree are necessary." Throughout the meeting they mention the failed COVID mandates. Are those the metrics, they agree on?
Then, County Commissioner Mark Bardsley shares how counties who want to be autonomous will fail to provide legally required public health services if they do not opt in to the program. The committee erupts in laughter about this. Are they intentionally setting counties up to break the law? Mr. Bardsley, who is supposed to represent the county commissioners, can be quoted saying "There will be autonomous groups that say we are in charge and we aren't going to do this, and we need to lovingly support them through their misdirection." After his statement the commission laughs again, then agrees that counties may take a vote at a later time and opt-in. Hoosiers are watching, we will decide who is "misdirected." |
Video 4
In the June 30th meeting you can hear Dr. Dean Halverson explain to the commission that he does not feel that current required public health services are enough to create financial strain on counties and force them into participation. He suggest revising the county services and expanding them in order to be effective coercion. The commission discusses revising the list of core services and states that this would potentially be a goal for the future. Sen. Kenley reports that they can add the information into the report. He further suggest that the Governor & the legislature may decide to push these changes to core services through faster. Hoosiers are watching. Passing this bill and the recommendations of the public health commission will send a clear message that the Indiana legislature is comfortable with government coercion.
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Video 5
In the June 30th meeting you can hear Sen. Brooks talk about how resistant county commissioners or councils should be Quote: "subject to public education so they are really fully aware of all the ramifications." She continues, stating that she likes the flexibility of the program providing a method for counties to opt in at a later date after quote "re-educating themselves and changing their minds. I think they should be fully informed about what they are missing out on if they choose to opt out." End Quote. Senator Kenley agrees adding in that the state should "make a visit" with them to help "take a little bit of the edge off the brutality of it if you don't sign up." This commission seems to be using this as a battering ram to push the centralization on counties.
SB4 passes through committee
Listen as the Senate Health & Provider Services Committee feels the need to explain why they are voting for this bad bill. Legislators should be voting based on what they campaigned on and what their constituents are asking for.
House testimony:
After 22 hours notice Hoosiers showed up and testified against this bill in the house. Here are a few highlights from the testimony. You can watch the full hearing here. Those in opposition start at 2:09.
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