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A Senate committee Thursday narrowly approved a bill that would prevent doctors and other healthcare providers from denying treatment to people based on whether they are vaccinated. The bill (SB 1270), sponsored by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, deals with a series of issues at the Florida Department of Health. But it drew debate in the Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee because it would expand what is known as the “Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.” The proposed change says healthcare providers and facilities “may not discriminate against a patient based solely upon the patient’s vaccination status.” Sen. Gayle Harrell, a Stuart Democrat who opposed the bill, said it would prevent doctors from denying treatment to people who are not vaccinated, even if it goes against doctors’ “medical judgment.” Collins said he is continuing to work on the bill, which the committee approved in a 4-3 vote. A similar House bill (HB 1299) cleared the House Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee late last month.
10 Responses to “A Florida Senate committee advances a bill to prevent denying treatment to people based on whether they are vaccinated”
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This bill is SO bad and unfair. I am vaccinated, but all of us need to know we have a choice. Terrible!!!!
As a stylist, if you are not vaccinated I will NOT allow you in my salon law or no law
This is incorrect. senator Harrell is a republican and has a known vaccine injury. I doubt she would participate in this type of discrimination.
As a person with MS i view this as a horrible bill. Anyone that isn’t vaccinated is a health hazard to others. They should declare their non-vaccine status and wear a mask while in the doctor’s office or medical facility.
Since I hope non-vaccinated folks are a minority they should be considerate of others health and mask up.
Was almost killed during covid, while having cancer treatments by a nonvaxxer who ripped my mask off at chemo center entrance, breathed in my face and then screamed at me he hoped I died from covid.
My pediatrician just denied my sick child care bc it was time for the tdap. I have never given my child a vaccine while sick and. Dr Spenkle and I agreed that I would vaccinate on my choices, not the CDC. The person answering the phone would not make an appointment and my patient portal has been blocked. I’m dealing with this issue real soon.
Why the heck would you not be vaccinated? Because of your blind loyalty? He is vaccinated! Get the shot & then inject all the bleach you want. But don’t waste your doctors time.
Why the heck would you not be vaccinated? Because of your blind loyalty? He is vaccinated! Get the shot & then inject all the bleach you want. But don’t waste your doctors time.
Why the heck would you not be vaccinated? Because of your blind loyalty? He is vaccinated! Get the shot & then inject all the bleach you want. But don’t waste your doctors time.
So glad they’re finally doing this. I have a right to decide what chemicals are put into my body without fear of retribution! All apposed need to find a state that wants total control of your body.