Republican bill sponsor Buck Newton said the bill isn't meant to 'prosecute granny for wearing a mask in the Walmart.' However, the traumatic outcomes of ambiguous laws, like abortion bans in other states, show the potential harm to vulnerable groups when clarity is lacking.
Caroline Hardin, a resident with an autoimmune condition, highlighted the ban's impact, saying it would 'effectively imprison' her at home, unable to access necessary services like doctors' offices. She also pointed out the potential for unequal application of the law, particularly impacting marginalized communities.
Hardin expressed concerns about the vague wording of the bill that could enable misuse by authorities, leading to unjust prosecution and violence against communities. The bill's ambiguity poses a serious risk of harm rather than solving any perceived issues in the state.
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