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General assembly
Requires elected officials to OK local restrictions
NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana House and Senate voted Monday to override the governor s veto on a local health authority bill, immediately voiding COVID-19 restrictions around the state that are more stringent than the state order.
The Senate tally was 36-10 and the House 59-30.
House Enrolled Act 5 requires that any restrictions – concerning masks, capacity limits or other issues – that are more severe than a state disaster order must be approved by local elected officials. That would be the county commissioners in most areas and city councils in a few cities.
Legislature overrides governor s veto on health authority bill
NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana House and Senate voted Monday to override the governor’s veto on a local health authority bill – immediately voiding COVID-19 restrictions around the state that are more stringent than the state order.
The Senate voted 36-10 and the House 59-30.
House Enrolled Act 5 requires any restrictions – from masks to capacity limits and more – that are more severe than a state disaster order to be approved by local elected officials. This is the county commissioners in most areas and the city council in a few cities.