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"If you want to get a vaccine, you can get a vaccine. If you don't want to get a vaccine, you can choose not to get a vaccine. That's the entire purpose of this bill, trusting Floridians and allowing us to make that choice for ourselves."DeSantis, a Republican, called the special legislative session on vaccine mandates as he waged a legal and media campaign against vaccine mandates pushed by Democratic President Joe Biden. The governor has become a star in the GOP through his opposition to lockdowns and other virus rules, boosting his profile as he runs for reelection and eyes a possible 2024 presidential run.
Florida's Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 24-14 vote, following a House vote earlier in the day.
According to local station WTSP, large companies could face a fine of up to $5,000 if they don't comply with the new law, while smaller businesses would be charged $10,000.
Once signed, the bill would remain in effect until June 2023.
"At that time, protest events in the city had not reached the point of needing a law enforcement response outside of local Kenosha County law enforcement agencies and surrounding counties. In the early morning hours of Aug. 24, the protests devolved into a riot situation and the Kenosha Police Department requested our assistance."


Comment: Sweden is also 'showing unity' with this madness by adopting a digital vaccine passport. Medial Xpress reports: