Ulster County (NY) adopts COVID vaccine ‘freedom of choice’ resolution
The resolution, No. 134, was adopted by a vote of 12 to 10, with six Democrats joining six of the seven Republicans in the legislature (one was absent). Memorializing resolutions carry no official weight; they’re just opinions shared publicly. No. 134 simply states that a majority of the legislature opposes “policies of mandatory COVID-19 shot (sic) by any local, state, or federal government that affect citizens’ rights to make their own health care choices.” It also gives a supportive nod to parents’ right to make health care decisions for their children.