25th Assembly District Representative Paul Tittl of Manitowoc has voted in support of the COVID-19 Relief Bill that giving the state additional tools to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Assembly amended the legislation to ensure easy access to necessary medication, COVID tests, and vaccines.
In a written statement, Tittl said, “I agree the COVID-19 virus continues to impact our families, and Wisconsinites and we should continue to work to eradicate the virus but without abusing our powers.”
The Assembly restored some provisions that were removed by the Senate vote. The bill again outlaws the Department of Health Services (DHS) or local health officers from mandating the vaccine. The legislation also prohibits DHS or local health officers from closing places of worship.
Tittl also explained that this bill will “offer Governor Evers’ administration and our state with more tools to fight the coronavirus and help families and businesses during this difficult time.”