Montana lawmakers reject proposed ban on mRNA vaccines

Montana Considers Becoming First US State To Ban mRNA Vaccine Use
On Friday, February 7, a hearing took place in the Montana state legislature on a bill that would ban the use of mRNA vaccines in humans. The bill was sponsored by State Representative Greg Kmetz with the support of other Republicans,
'Bad policy': Montana lawmakers reject proposed ban on mRNA vaccines
The Montana House of Representatives on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly against House Bill 371, a measure that would have banned mRNA vaccines — used primarily in COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots — and made it a misdemeanor to administer the shots.
Effort to ban COVID-19 shot, other mRNA vaccines fails in Montana House
The bill, which failed in the House Wednesday, would have made it a misdemeanor to administer any mRNA vaccine for the treatment of an infectious disease such as COVID-19.
Bill to ban mRNA vaccines passes out of House committee
A bill that would ban the use of mRNA vaccines, including for Covid-19, is on its way to the House floor after passing out of committee in a party-line vote Wednesday. Sponsored by Rep. Greg Kmetz, R-Miles City,
Montana Bill to Ban mRNA Vaccines Advances to House Floor
Another key concern voiced by opponents is the impact that such a ban could have on the state’s ability to respond to public health crises. With the ongoing threat of new infectious diseases, opponents argue that a ban on mRNA vaccines could limit Montana’s preparedness for future pandemics, placing residents at greater risk.
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Sen. Brandon Shippy brought the bill and presented it with a slate of out-of-state physicians, many of whom have been linked to anti-COVID vaccine groups.
House committee takes testimony on bill that would ban certain vaccines in Montana
Legislation that would ban mRNA vaccinations statewide — including the Covid-19 vaccine — drew equal parts support and opposition during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Friday. House Bill 371,
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President Donald Trump's new "Make America Healthy Again" commission is focusing on specific COVID-19 vaccines possibly linked to heart disease as some states push to restrict their use. Vaccines using messenger RNA,
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Montana House votes down bill to ban mRNA vaccines
The Montana House on Wednesday voted down a bill that would have banned mRNA vaccines statewide, including the Covid-19 vaccine. After passing out of committee on a party line vote last week ...
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Sophia Newcomer writes, The bill seeks to make Montana the only state to ban 'gene-based vaccines,' such as Covid vaccines that were developed using mRNA technology.