A bill that would outlaw mandatory vaccinations or mask wearing cleared the Arizona Senate on Monday.
The measure would forbid the government — including public schools — from imposing any kind of mandate whether or not they’re on government property.
Democrat Sally Ann Gonzales was the only senator to explain her NO vote.
"We already have laws in the state of Arizona that already exempt people from getting vaccinated through medical, religious and personal belief exemptions, we already have those in place," she said. "And this is on top of that. It is unnecessary."
Gonzales said the measure is a health risk to those who are immuno-compromised.
The bill now goes back to the House. Republicans have justified the ban saying it’s a matter of personal freedom.
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