Montana House Rejects Bill to Ban mRNA Vaccines

The Montana House of Representatives voted down House Bill 371, which sought to ban mRNA vaccines, with a bipartisan vote of 34-66. Proponents of the bill, including Rep. Greg Kmetz, argued that mRNA vaccines have been linked to fatalities and health complications, citing personal experiences and testimonies from healthcare professionals who described them as 'the most destructive medical products.' In contrast, opponents highlighted the vaccines' role in saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing medical freedom and access for vulnerable populations. The bill's defeat means Montana will not join Idaho, which has proposed a similar ban with a 10-year moratorium. The debate reflects a broader national discourse on vaccine safety, fueled by rising vaccine hesitancy and skepticism in some political circles. This proposal's failure underscores the ongoing tension between public health measures and individual choice in the U.S.