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Those against the bill argued it would take away their right to choose. Author: Gaby Molina Updated: 9:25 PM EST February 16, 2021
HARTFORD, Connecticut The public health committee is hearing testimony Tuesday, on a bill that would remove the religious exemption for vaccines for children attending school. S.B. 568 An Act Eliminating the Nonmedical Exemption to the Immunization Requirement would only allow for medical exemptions if passed. The public hearing is being held virtually and has a limit of 24 hours.
Those against the bill argued it would take away their right to choose. One size does not fit all. My body my choice means my body choice. That falls and carries over to my child, my choice, said Melissa Sullivan, who testified in front of the committee.