Missoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for hearing tomorrow morning in the House Judiciary Committee. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Missoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for second reading this afternoon on the House floor. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Missoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for second reading this afternoon on the Senate floor. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Representatives France and Tenenbaum,
ReplyDeleteMissoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for hearing tomorrow morning in the House Judiciary Committee. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Please oppose HB 702.
Representatives,
ReplyDeleteMissoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for second reading this afternoon on the House floor. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Please oppose HB 702.
Senators,
ReplyDeleteMissoula County opposes HB 702: Prohibit discrimination based on vaccine status or possessing immunity passport, up for second reading this afternoon on the Senate floor. HB 702 would severely limit the Missoula County Health Department from requiring their employees to have certain vaccines. As a government entity that is required to respond to public health needs, the health department must always ensure sufficient staffing. Requiring certain vaccines for employees is a step Missoula County can take to avoid vaccine-preventable disease among staff, making us better prepared to serve our community. This bill puts community members at risk as well. Members of the public come to health facilities for essential and sometimes life-saving needs. They and their families should not have to risk exposure to a preventable disease when seeking healthcare.
Please oppose HB 702.