State Legislators Seem Poised To Extend Protections From Covid Mandates, But There Is A Catch. (Gary Humble Op-Ed)

Bills Have Begun To Be Filed For The Upcoming Legislative Session Here In Tennessee Due To Commence On January 11, 2023, Which Will Begin Our 113th General Assembly. One Of The First, SB 2 (Sen. Jack Johnson) And HB 2 (Rep. Jason Zachary) Will Remove The Termination Date On Protections From Covid Mandates, Currently Set To Expire On July 1, 2023. Many Tennesseans May Not Realize That Current Laws Restricting Employers From Mandating The Shot As A Condition Of Employment And Restricting Schools From Requiring Masks Are Due To Sunset. Your Legislature Passed Laws To Secure Your Liberties, With An Expiration Date. Go Figure. The Passage Of SB 2 And HB 2 Would Make These Protections Permanent. And That Is A Good Thing. However, There Is A Catch. With The Passage Of Title 14 In The Special Session Of October 2021, The Legislature Did More Than Protect Employees. They Also Protected Themselves.

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