康涅狄格州500多名居民反对HB 5044, 该法案扩大了公共卫生专员的疫苗权威, Over 500 Connecticut residents oppose HB 5044, a bill expanding the Public Health Commissioner’s vaccine authority, citing government overreach and religious freedom.

500多名康涅狄格居民作证反对HB 5044, 该法案扩大了国家公共卫生专员制定疫苗准则的权力, Over 500 Connecticut residents testified against HB 5044, a bill expanding the state’s Public Health Commissioner’s power to set vaccine guidelines, citing government overreach and religious freedom. 听证会以14小时为限,午夜后结束,引发共和党对限制公众投入的批评。 The hearing, limited to 14 hours, ended after midnight, prompting Republican criticism over restricted public input. 根据HHS秘书Robert F. Kennedy Jr.对联邦疫苗指导的修改,该法案将使国家能够规定疫苗的保险范围,并独立购买剂量。 The bill, responding to federal vaccine guidance changes under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., would allow the state to mandate insurance coverage for vaccines and purchase doses independently. 尽管康涅狄格州疫苗接种率很高, 但这项提案引发了对医疗自主性以及病人和提供者可能承受的压力的争论。 Despite Connecticut’s high vaccination rates, the proposal has sparked debate over medical autonomy and potential pressure on patients and providers. 预计3月将举行委员会投票,之后可能举行全体立法表决。 A committee vote is expected in March, with a full legislative vote possible afterward.