Violent threats prompt Illinois lawmaker to shelve plan to make unvaccinated pay health care costs
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll said Thursday he decided not to pursue the law because of the “unintended divisive nature” of the proposal, which led to threats against his family and even his synagogue.
After receiving “violent threats,” a state rep from suburban Cook County won’t pursue a proposal requiring unvaccinated Illinoisans to pay their health care expenses — including hospital bills — out of pocket if they contract COVID-19.
State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, said in a statement Thursday that he decided not to pursue the legislation he filed earlier in the week because of the “unintended divisive nature” of the proposal. He has since filed a motion with the clerk of the Illinois House to table the meas