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Tribune News Service
Tribune News Service
National
Emily DeRuy

Sweeping new bill would require vaccine for every California worker

California businesses big and small would have to require all workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 under a new bill unveiled Friday by East Bay Assembly member Buffy Wicks.

If lawmakers approve the proposal, the Golden State would become the first state to implement such a sweeping mandate, which would apply not only to employees but also independent contractors.

“People are craving stability,” the Oakland Democrat said. “We can make that stability happen together.”

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