On day 37, SB 345 and SB 514 brought controversial COVID bills front and center.

Lawmakers Day 37 03/29/22 Lawmakers

Premiered March 29, 2022
Lawmakers Day 37 03/29/22

On day 37, the “Unmask Georgia Students act,” allowing parents to opt their child out of wearing a mask without punishment, is signed into law. In the House, an intense debate ensued over SB 345, which prohibits Georgia government agencies from requiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Students from across the state stood at the Capitol stairs protesting the ban of divisive teachings in HB 1084.

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