# Florida Bill Limiting Vaccine Mandates Heads to Desantis for Signature

By Human Events · Published 2021-11-18 · News & Analysis › Politics · https://humanevents.com/news/florida-bill-limiting-vaccine-mandates-heads-to-desantis-for-signature

> A Florida bill restricting employers’ ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccines passed the state legislature Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature. Following a House vote earlier in the day, Florida’s Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 24 to 14 vote, Just the News reports. The new law would \[…\]

A Florida bill restricting employers’ ability to mandate COVID-19 vaccines passed the state legislature Wednesday and now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature.

Following a House vote earlier in the day, Florida’s Senate approved the bill along party lines in a 24 to 14 vote, *Just the News* [reports](https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/coronavirus/florida-bill-limiting-vaccine-mandates-heads-gov-ron-desantis-desk?utm_source=breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter).

The new law would prohibit schools, local governments and businesses from mandating vaccines, but employers could enact mandates if they allow for religious and medical exemptions.

Large companies could face a fine of up to $5,000 if they don’t comply with the new law, while smaller businesses would be charged $10,000.

Once signed, the bill would remain in effect until June of 2023.