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Maryland Bill Would Make It Illegal For Employers To Mandate COVID Vaccine

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) -- With more Americans getting the coronavirus vaccine there's talk as to whether businesses can mandate the shot for employees.

Maryland Delegate Nick Charles (D- Prince George's) is introducing the Maryland Employee Protection Plan for vaccine refusal.

It would keep companies from enforcing a vaccine mandate and firing workers who don't want to be vaccinated. It would also keep employers safe from lawsuits if someone didn't get the shot then became sick.

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