STATEMENT ON HB 244, DEWINE’S BILL THAT DOES NOT BAN VACCINE MANDATES IN SCHOOLS

Cleveland, OH – Former congressman and candidate for governor Jim Renacci released the following statement on HB 244, which DOES NOT ban vaccine mandates in schools:   

“Do not let Mike DeWine get away with his lies. HB 244, which goes into effect today, DOES NOT ban vaccine mandates in schools. Like a slimy politician, DeWine signed a bill with buried language that states public schools and colleges cannot require anyone to get a vaccine that has not been fully approved by the Food and Drug Administration. That means the Pfizer vaccine—which has been approved for individuals 16 and up—can still be mandated in our schools and colleges, and forced upon our children. This is what DeWine does, he tries to trick the public and obfuscate the truth, just like a true RINO. When I am governor, there will be no mandates of any kind, no exceptions. Your freedom and the ability to choose what is best for yourself and your family will be protected.”