SUBJECT:
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PUBLIC HEARING to Consider the Adoption of an Ordinance to be Known as the “Marion County Health Freedom Bill of Rights”, in Order to Safeguard Healthcare Rights and Freedoms of Marion County Residents
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Matthew G. Minter, County Attorney |
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DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The State of Florida has recognized the concerns of numerous Marion County residents regarding the federal government’s and World Health Organization’s attempts to impose public health mandates. On May of 2023, Governor DeSantis signed the Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 252, which is codified in Chapter 381, Florida Statutes: Prohibits discrimination based on health care choices and enforcements of international health organization guidelines.
The Board of County Commissioners wish to enact a local ordinance to complement the provisions of Chapter 381, which will be known as the “Marion County Health Freedom Bill of Rights”. The purpose of this ordinance is to enhance healthcare rights and freedoms to Marion County employees and residents, while providing specific protections for County employees and residents seeking services from Marion County offices.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to adopt an Ordinance to be known as the “Marion County Health Freedom Bill of Rights” in order to Safeguard Healthcare Rights and Freedoms of Marion County Residents.
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