Clay Yarborough's 'medical freedom' bill survives bipartisan scrutiny in Senate Committee

Clay Yarborough's 'medical freedom' bill survives bipartisan scrutiny in Senate Committee

Legislation (SB 1756) intended to protect parental rights regarding childhood vaccines is moving forward in the Senate, even as similar legislation has stalled out in the House without a hearing. But while Sen. Clay Yarborough’s so-called “medical freedom” bill was advanced to its final stop during an Appropriations Committee meeting, the legislation continues to be controversial. The meeting included 100 appearance cards filed by concerned memb…

'Medical Freedom' Bill Advances Despite GOP Concerns

A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday, but only after some Republican members expressed concern over the proposal.