Governor activity
Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law House Bill (HB) 177. The bill would permit school districts, among others, to use blockchain technology.
Senate General Government Budget Committee
The committee held sponsor testimony on HB 218, sponsored by Rep. Al Cutrona (R-Canfield), which would prohibit a school district from requiring a student or employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccine unless that vaccine has been granted final approval by the federal Food and Drug Administration. The bill also would establish exemptions for students and employees should an approved COVID-19 vaccine be required by a school or employer. These two provisions are temporary and would expire on Sept. 30, 2025.
Additionally, the bill would prohibit an individual from being required to show proof of vaccination and extend through June 20, 2023, a school district’s civil immunity as it relates to the exposure, transmission or contraction of COVID-19.
Posted by Nicole Piscitani on 12/03/2021