/tags/vaccine-mandates vaccine mandates en-US Copyright Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Health advocates worry the language would make it easier for students to attend colleges without getting vaccines to prevent spreadable, communicable illnesses. Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:55 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-10/health-leaders-worry-about-anti-vaccine-measure-included-in-senates-draft-budget-bill Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-06-06/vaccine-mandate-opponents-are-taking-another-shot-at-ending-certain-requirements The group is backing a new bill that focuses on incentives and penalties for businesses based on the vaccine status of employees Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:15:15 GMT /government-politics/2022-06-06/vaccine-mandate-opponents-are-taking-another-shot-at-ending-certain-requirements Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-03-14/opponents-of-vaccine-mandates-in-ohio-say-theyre-not-giving-up-after-latest-rejection Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost rejected petition summary language for the initiated statute for the fourth time Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:41:32 GMT /government-politics/2022-03-14/opponents-of-vaccine-mandates-in-ohio-say-theyre-not-giving-up-after-latest-rejection Jo Ingles /government-politics/2022-01-07/ohio-argues-against-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-in-u-s-supreme-court The state is challenging the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) rule that workers in companies with more than 100 people must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly for the virus. Fri, 07 Jan 2022 21:06:14 GMT /government-politics/2022-01-07/ohio-argues-against-federal-covid-19-vaccine-mandate-in-u-s-supreme-court Andy Chow /2021-12-07/ohioans-might-get-a-chance-to-vote-on-vaccine-requirements An effort is underway to push the issue to the statewide ballot if Ohio lawmakers fail to pass a bill soon that would prevent people without vaccines for COVID or other illnesses from being treated differently. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:53:06 GMT /2021-12-07/ohioans-might-get-a-chance-to-vote-on-vaccine-requirements Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-12-02/huffman-sees-potential-in-the-house-anti-vaccine-mandate-bill The bill would be enforced on businesses and schools in both the private and public sector. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:29:29 GMT /government-politics/2021-12-02/huffman-sees-potential-in-the-house-anti-vaccine-mandate-bill Andy Chow /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses The lawsuit was filed on the same day that the federal government announced when its "vaccine or test" rule for businesses will take effect. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 03:47:59 GMT /government-politics/2021-11-04/ohio-conservative-think-tank-sues-over-covid-vaccine-or-test-rule-on-businesses Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-09-28/vaccine-bill-would-allow-covid-shot-mandates-in-ohio-but-would-guarantee-lots-of-exemptions The bill is headed to a full House vote on Wednesday. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 21:01:58 GMT /government-politics/2021-09-28/vaccine-bill-would-allow-covid-shot-mandates-in-ohio-but-would-guarantee-lots-of-exemptions Karen Kasler /government-politics/2021-09-17/new-watered-down-version-of-vaccine-mandate-ban-bill-is-introduced-in-ohio-legislature This bill doesn't go as far as a previous bill that has stalled in the state legislature. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:31:20 GMT /government-politics/2021-09-17/new-watered-down-version-of-vaccine-mandate-ban-bill-is-introduced-in-ohio-legislature Jo Ingles /government-politics/2021-08-09/health-committee-reconvening-early-for-bill-banning-vaccine-mandates The health committee chair says he urged House leadership to allow the members to come back before the end of summer break. Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:27:00 GMT /government-politics/2021-08-09/health-committee-reconvening-early-for-bill-banning-vaccine-mandates Andy Chow