{"id":2055448,"date":"2023-10-04T14:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T18:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-bill-repealing-californias-covid-19-misinformation-law\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T15:01:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:01:03","slug":"newsom-signs-bill-repealing-californias-covid-19-misinformation-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-bill-repealing-californias-covid-19-misinformation-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom repeals California&#8217;s COVID-19 &#8216;misinformation&#8217; law."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-signs-bill-repealing-californias-covid-19-misinformation-law%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2055448&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Governor \u2062Repeals COVID-19 &#8220;Misinformation&#8221; Law Targeting Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor \u200bGavin Newsom has signed\u2063 legislation to repeal a portion of the state&#8217;s COVID-19 &#8220;misinformation&#8221; and &#8220;disinformation&#8221; law,\u200d which aimed to punish doctors who disagreed with the government&#8217;s narrative \u200don masks, vaccines, and treatments during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>The governor signed Senate Bill\u2064 815, repealing provisions in the \u2063law that designated the dissemination \u200dof COVID-19 misinformation or disinformation as unprofessional conduct. This move comes after the law faced legal challenges and criticism for its vague definitions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/court-enforces-orwellian-order-against-outspoken-jordan-peterson\/\" title=\"Court enforces order against outspoken Jordan Peterson.\">potential chilling effect<\/a> on physicians.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenging the Law<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, a former professor of psychiatry, was fired for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, citing natural immunity. He\u2064 and four other doctors sued Governor Newsom and state officials, leading to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-trade-commission-review-could-throw-wrench-in-amazon-mgm-merger\/\" title=\"Federal Trade Commission Review Could Throw Wrench in Amazon-MGM Merger\">preliminary injunction blocking<\/a> the enforcement of the law.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kheriaty expressed relief that the &#8220;misinformation&#8221; and &#8220;disinformation&#8221; provisions have \u200cbeen negated but emphasized the need for continued vigilance \u200cagainst attempts \u2064to control medical practices.<\/p>\n<h3>Mixing Politics With Science<\/h3>\n<p>In his book, &#8220;The New Abnormal:\u2062 The Rise of the \u2062Biomedical Security State,&#8221; Dr. Kheriaty explores the problem of mixing politics with \u2063science. He criticizes the &#8220;scientism&#8221; that weaponizes science for political aims and argues for the importance of open inquiry and debate in \u200bscientific advancement.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kheriaty&#8217;s case\u2064 highlights the politicization of medicine during \u200dthe \u200dpandemic and the need \u200cto protect independent thinking\u2062 and dissenting opinions\u200b within the medical community.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal Challenges and \u2062Concerns<\/h3>\n<p>AB 2098, the law that was repealed, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-supreme-court-upholds-liberal-criminal-justice-reform-goal-of-eliminating-cash-bail\/\" title=\"Illinois Supreme Court supports goal to end cash bail in criminal justice reform.\">faced legal \u200bchallenges<\/a> from various\u2063 individuals and organizations, including Democratic presidential candidate \u200bRobert \u2062F. Kennedy Jr. \u2062and the American Civil Liberties Union. Critics, \u200csuch as Dr. Robert Malone, co-inventor of \u2064mRNA vaccine technology, called it a &#8220;legislative power grab&#8221; that interfered with\u2062 medical standards and suppressed dissenting opinions.<\/p>\n<p>The repeal of the law is seen as a victory for medical freedom, but\u200b concerns\u2063 remain about attempts to \u200ccontrol medical practices and\u200d the need to protect \u200bthe rights of doctors to express their professional opinions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How did the previous law regarding COVID-19 misinformation and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-signs-bill-repealing-californias-covid-19-misinformation-law\/\" title=\"Newsom repeals California's COVID-19 'misinformation' law.\">disinformation impact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-gov-janet-mills-to-sign-bill-allowing-late-term-abortions\/\" title=\"Maine Gov. Janet Mills to approve bill permitting late-term abortions.\">licensed healthcare professionals<\/a>&#8216; ability<\/a> to express dissenting opinions?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Spread \u200cof COVID-19 information by licensed healthcare professionals as &#8220;misinformation&#8221; and &#8220;disinformation.&#8221; This move comes amidst growing concerns regarding\u200d the suppression \u2062of\u200c dissenting voices and \u200bthe erosion of free speech rights.<\/p>\n<p>Under the previous law, doctors \u200dand\u2063 other healthcare professionals \u200cwho expressed opinions contradicting the \u200dofficial narrative could face disciplinary measures, including the possibility of losing their medical licenses. This enforcement mechanism had raised \u200bsignificant alarm among medical professionals who believed in\u200b the importance of open and honest scientific discourse.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argue that stifling dissent is detrimental to the pursuit of truth and the \u200badvancement of medical knowledge. By labeling opposing viewpoints \u2062as &#8220;misinformation&#8221; or &#8220;disinformation,&#8221; the previous law effectively \u2064discouraged doctors from engaging in meaningful debates and constructing well-informed arguments.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the suppression of alternative perspectives hindered the public&#8217;s ability to\u200c evaluate different viewpoints, make informed decisions, and hold those in power accountable. In a time when trust in institutions is crucial, it is essential\u2063 that citizens have access\u200b to a wide\u2063 range of opinions\u2063 and data to\u2063 form their own judgments.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision to repeal \u2063portions of the COVID-19 &#8220;misinformation&#8221; law reflects an acknowledgment of the \u200cimportance of free expression and open\u2064 scientific\u200c inquiry. By rescinding \u2062the provisions that targeted healthcare professionals, the governor sends a message that California values the diversity of thought and \u200dencourages robust \u2062conversations within the medical community.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2063 is important to \u200cnote that the repeal of this law does not mean that healthcare professionals should be free to spread baseless rumors or misinformation. \u2062Protecting public health and\u2062 ensuring accurate information during a pandemic remain \u200dcritical.\u200d The repeal only serves to eliminate the punitive measures that impeded free speech and discouraged legitimate scientific \u200bdiscourse.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200cthe COVID-19 pandemic continues\u2063 to evolve, it is crucial that policymakers strike\u2062 a balance between safeguarding public health and upholding\u2062 the principles of free speech and scientific inquiry. Restricting the\u200b exchange of ideas, even those that may challenge the prevailing narrative, ultimately hinders progress and innovation in the medical field.<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s repeal \u2063of certain provisions in the\u2062 COVID-19 &#8220;misinformation&#8221; and &#8220;disinformation&#8221; law serves as a \u200breminder that \u2062in times of crisis, dissent must not be silenced. It is through \u2064rigorous debate, intellectual diversity, and a commitment to \u200bopen dialogue that society can navigate\u2062 complex challenges and emerge stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward,\u200d it is vital that governments and institutions across the globe learn from this lesson and establish frameworks \u200dthat protect public health while upholding the fundamental \u2063principles of free speech. By doing so, we can ensure that future crises are met \u200dwith a united front, grounded in scientific rigor and open to diverse perspectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom repealed a section of the state&#8217;s COVID-19 &#8220;misinformation&#8221; law, which aimed to penalize doctors who disagreed with the government&#8217;s stance on masks, vaccines, and treatments. The repeal, signed on Sept. 30, was part of Senate Bill 815, amending Assembly Bill 2098.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":557,"featured_media":2055449,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2055448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/557"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2055448"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2055448\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2055449"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2055448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2055448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2055448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}