GOP-backed bill to ban vaccine passports in Pa. passes both Senate and House, but faces veto from Dem Gov.

June 24, 2021 Carley Shaffer US 0

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 27: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks to the media following a mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood on October 27, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. According to reports, at least 12 people were shot, 4 dead and three police officers hurt during the incident. The shooter surrendered to authorities and was taken into custody. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf speaks to the media. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)

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A Republican-backed bill in Pennsylvania aimed to ban vaccine passports in the state is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s (D) desk after it was passed through the state’s House on Wednesday. The legislation would prohibit school districts, state-funded institutions of higher education and other government entities from mandating vaccine passports in order to enter buildings or receive services.

Though Democrats tried to argue not allowing the proof of vaccination would make it harder to keep the Pennsylvania population safe, Republicans said the move would simply be a government power grab.

🆕#PAHouse committee advances proposal to ban vaccine passports in PA

➡Bill also would limit Sec. of Health from unilaterally imposing restrictions on residents, businesses

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“This is about taking away the decisions of local entities that have a duty to the pubic, and saying, ‘We’re going to dictate to you how to run your building,’” said Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Pa.).

Despite the legislation’s pass through both state chambers, Democrat Wolf has stated his intent to veto the bill.