Coverage dated November 8, 2021

Pritzker signs COVID-19 amendment to Illinois conscience law

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By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor has signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act to prevent it from being used to avoid penalties for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. J.B.

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  1. Local News 8

    Pritzker signs COVID-19 amendment to Illinois conscience law (opens Local News 8)

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    By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois governor has signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act to prevent it from being used to avoid penalties for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. J.B.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    Pritzker signs COVID amendment to Illinois conscience law (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a change to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act that would allow those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine to potentially face repercussions.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Pritzker Signs Amendment Removing ‘Conscience' as Basis for Resisting COVID Vaccine Mandates (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Illinois Gov. J.B. pritzker has signed a bill altering the Health Care Right of Conscience Act, removing objections of conscience as a basis for refusing to adhere to vaccine and mask mandates.

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