Possible COVID-19 Requirements Still in Play in Louisiana
A proposed bill that would prohibit the government from denying residents who haven t been vaccinated access to state-funded facilities has failed in the Louisiana House.
The House committee voted down the bill by a 7-6 vote. Those who voted in opposition to the bill say each state-funded facility should have the power to decide whether it will require proof of vaccination for entry.
Senator Stewart Cathey s bill would ve made it illegal for the Louisiana government to deny access to non-vaccinated residents to state buildings, public colleges, and any facility funded by the state. Cathey argued in front of the House and Governmental Affairs Committee that residents should be able to make their own personal medical decisions. He went on to say he and his wife aren t getting vaccinated because they believe it might affect their chances of having children, and they shouldn t be penalized for their decision and not be allowe