Legislation Filed Supports Religious Exemptions

Illinoisans wanting to opt-out of COVID-19 vaccine requirements would be able to use religious or other medical beliefs as their objection under a measure filed at the statehouse last week. Republican State Rep. Adam Niemerg said he’s heard from healthcare workers from around the state seeking legislative relief. He said if you mandate the vaccine, you’ll get fewer hospital staff. If it’s optional, he said staffing won’t be a problem.