Seven reps not complying with House vaccine mandate

THERE ARE SEVEN state representatives who have not yet provided proof of vaccination or requested a religious or medical exemption from the vaccine mandate imposed by the House of the Representatives.

Ana Vivas, a spokesperson for the House, said in a statement that members who are not in compliance “are required to continue working remotely, including participating in session, until they are in compliance.” 

The Massachusetts House voted in September to impose a vaccine mandate on House members and staff. The 131-28 vote came after an intense debate, during which a number of Republicans voiced strong disagreement with the policy.

The names of those who are out of compliance are confidential. But, as of Wednesday, Vivas said in a statement that 96 percent of members and 98 percent of employees have provided proof of vaccination or requested a religious or medical accommodation.

Read more: https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/seven-reps-not-complying-with-house-vaccine-mandate/