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Oklahoma lawmakers ask Stitt to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandate for well being care employees
Up to date: 7:27 AM CDT Jul 16, 2023
A bunch of lawmakers on Thursday despatched a letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt, requesting that he takes govt motion to ban vaccine mandate for well being care employees in Oklahoma. In response to a information launch, that is in response to constituent issues about well being care establishments throughout Oklahoma requiring workers to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations as a situation of continued employment.A number of hospital programs, together with SSM Well being, Mercy and OU Well being, have introduced that they’re requiring workers members to get vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19. “This problem requires the rapid consideration of our state authorities,” Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, writer of the letter, mentioned within the information launch. “These workers are the heroes that stood on the entrance line of the pandemic caring for those who had fallen unwell to COVID-19. The quickest and best strategy to defend these employees is an govt order prohibiting these mandates.”The governor’s workplace has not issued a press release concerning the letter. The next lawmakers signed on to the letter:Rep. Sean Roberts, R-HominyRep. Lonnie Sims, R-JenksRep. Steve Bashore, R-MiamiRep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-PiedmontRep. Mike Dobrinski, R-OkeeneRep. Justin Humphrey, R-LaneRep. Jim Olsen, R-RolandRep. Mark Vancuren, R-OwassoRep. Kevin West, R-MooreRep. Rick West, R-HeavenerRep. David Smith, R-ArpelarRep. Tom Gann, R-InolaRep. Wendi Stearman, R-CollinsvilleRep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort GibsonRep. Randy Randleman, R-EufaulaRep. Kevin McDugle, R-Damaged ArrowRep. David Hardin, R-StilwellRep. Sherri Conley, R-NewcastleRep. Marilyn Stark, R-BethanyRep. Danny Williams, R-SeminoleThe full textual content of the letter may be seen beneath: “As I’m positive you’re conscious there are a lot of healthcare amenities throughout the state which have determined to mandate the COVID-19 vaccines to their hundreds of workers. These workers are the heroes that stood on the entrance line of the pandemic caring for those who had fallen unwell to COVID-19.”Many Oklahomans are about to have their paychecks used in opposition to them to make a medical choice that goes in opposition to their beliefs. Healthcare employees are left to decide on between taking a vaccine approved for emergency use or threat shedding their job, this goes in opposition to “liberty and justice for all”. If we don’t defend the person’s proper to decide on what goes of their physique, we now not dwell in a free society.”The Oklahoma legislature had payments launched final session that had been associated to those kind of vaccine mandates, however none of those payments got here to be legislation. Another states within the nation have taken motion on these points whereas others already had legal guidelines on the guide to guard their healthcare employees. For instance in Oregon, workers corresponding to well being care suppliers, well being care facility workers, scientific lab workers, legislation enforcement, and firefighters are protected by a 1989 state legislation that claims “A employee shall not be required as a situation of labor to be immunized” until in any other case required by federal or state legislation.”After speaking with healthcare employees and residents throughout the state lots of my colleagues and I’ve come to the conclusion this is a matter that requires the rapid consideration of our State Authorities. The quickest and best strategy to defend these employees is an govt order prohibiting these mandates.”These signed onto this letter and I respectfully request you draft an govt order to take care of this problem. Should you deem this to be a problem the legislature must maintain, we respectfully request you name the legislature into particular session to finish medical tyranny and assist us safe and defend our most simple human rights and civil liberties.”
A bunch of lawmakers on Thursday despatched a letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt, requesting that he takes govt motion to ban vaccine mandate for well being care employees in Oklahoma.
In response to a information launch, that is in response to constituent issues about well being care establishments throughout Oklahoma requiring workers to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations as a situation of continued employment.
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A number of hospital programs, together with SSM Well being, Mercy and OU Well being, have introduced that they’re requiring workers members to get vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19.
“This problem requires the rapid consideration of our state authorities,” Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy, writer of the letter, mentioned within the information launch. “These workers are the heroes that stood on the entrance line of the pandemic caring for those who had fallen unwell to COVID-19. The quickest and best strategy to defend these employees is an govt order prohibiting these mandates.”
The governor’s workplace has not issued a press release concerning the letter.
The next lawmakers signed on to the letter:
- Rep. Sean Roberts, R-Hominy
- Rep. Lonnie Sims, R-Jenks
- Rep. Steve Bashore, R-Miami
- Rep. Denise Crosswhite Hader, R-Piedmont
- Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene
- Rep. Justin Humphrey, R-Lane
- Rep. Jim Olsen, R-Roland
- Rep. Mark Vancuren, R-Owasso
- Rep. Kevin West, R-Moore
- Rep. Rick West, R-Heavener
- Rep. David Smith, R-Arpelar
- Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola
- Rep. Wendi Stearman, R-Collinsville
- Rep. Chris Sneed, R-Fort Gibson
- Rep. Randy Randleman, R-Eufaula
- Rep. Kevin McDugle, R-Damaged Arrow
- Rep. David Hardin, R-Stilwell
- Rep. Sherri Conley, R-Newcastle
- Rep. Marilyn Stark, R-Bethany
- Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole
The total textual content of the letter may be seen beneath:
“As I’m positive you’re conscious there are a lot of healthcare amenities throughout the state which have determined to mandate the COVID-19 vaccines to their hundreds of workers. These workers are the heroes that stood on the entrance line of the pandemic caring for those who had fallen unwell to COVID-19.
“Many Oklahomans are about to have their paychecks used in opposition to them to make a medical choice that goes in opposition to their beliefs. Healthcare employees are left to decide on between taking a vaccine approved for emergency use or threat shedding their job, this goes in opposition to “liberty and justice for all”. If we don’t defend the person’s proper to decide on what goes of their physique, we now not dwell in a free society.
“The Oklahoma legislature had payments launched final session that had been associated to those kind of vaccine mandates, however none of those payments got here to be legislation. Another states within the nation have taken motion on these points whereas others already had legal guidelines on the guide to guard their healthcare employees. For instance in Oregon, workers corresponding to well being care suppliers, well being care facility workers, scientific lab workers, legislation enforcement, and firefighters are protected by a 1989 state legislation that claims “A employee shall not be required as a situation of labor to be immunized” until in any other case required by federal or state legislation.
“After speaking with healthcare employees and residents throughout the state lots of my colleagues and I’ve come to the conclusion this is a matter that requires the rapid consideration of our State Authorities. The quickest and best strategy to defend these employees is an govt order prohibiting these mandates.
“These signed onto this letter and I respectfully request you draft an govt order to take care of this problem. Should you deem this to be a problem the legislature must maintain, we respectfully request you name the legislature into particular session to finish medical tyranny and assist us safe and defend our most simple human rights and civil liberties.”
