Tag: Sen. Scott Wiener

California Bill Allowing Minors to Get Vaccinated Without Parent Consent Passes Senate

May 12, 2022
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SACRAMENTO—A California bill allowing minors to receive any vaccine without parental consent passed through the state Senate May 12 in a 21–7 vote and is on its way to the state Assembly. Senate Bill (SB) 866, authored by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), would allow minors 12 years and older to sidestep parental consent and…

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Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelic Drugs Draws Criticism from Orange County’s Top Cop

April 15, 2021
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Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is speaking out against a proposed bill that would legalize the possession and personal use of certain psychedelic drugs. Senate Bill 519 (SB519), authored by Sen. Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco), passed the California Senate Health Committee April 14 with a vote of 6-1. It will now head to the Senate…

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