01/27/2025

Ahead of RFK, Jr.'s Nomination, Bills Challenging Healthcare Practices Have Emerged

More than 15 states have proposed new regulations targeting vaccine mandates

Bills challenging vaccine mandates have popped up in more than 15 states, with sceptic lawmakers emboldened by President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and RFK, Jr.’s nomination as health secretary.

Lawmakers aim to potentially resurrect or create new religious exemptions from immunization mandates, establish state-level vaccine injury databases or dictate what providers must tell patients about the shots.

RFK, Jr., a known vaccine-sceptic, faces his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Senators have already spoken to him, highlighting the importance of vaccination, and, shortly after the election, he promised not to “take away” anybody’s vaccines, according to NBC.

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