STATEHOUSE (Nov. 30, 2021) – State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) announced today that he is co-authoring legislation to help end the statewide public health emergency and protect Hoosier workers.
House Bill 1001 would allow Gov. Eric Holcomb's state public health emergency to expire by ensuring Indiana could continue receiving the same federal reimbursements for SNAP and Medicaid, and maintain the state's ability to hold voluntary community vaccination clinics. Holcomb recently announced that he will keep the state of emergency and the remaining, but limited, executive order in place until lawmakers take action in January.
Pressel said the legislation filed today at the Statehouse would also require businesses to accept medical and religious exemptions, if they require the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment.
"As we look to end the state of emergency, I'm committed to working with fellow legislators to push this proposal across the finish line," Pressel said. "I'll also continue listening to employers and employees impacted by vaccine mandates in order to strike a balance for all stakeholders."
Pressel encouraged local workers and business owners to continue reaching out to him with questions and comments at h20@iga.in.gov or by calling 317-232-9815.
Visit iga.in.gov for more information on HB 1001, which will be considered during the 2022 legislative session kicking off in January.
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State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) represents House District 20,
which includes portions of LaPorte and Starke counties.
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