Public Health Amendment Act
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What this bill does
This bill changes Bermuda's Public Health Act to expand who can be a Public Health Officer and creates a new system where people can get tickets (like parking tickets) for breaking COVID-19 health rules. Instead of going straight to court, people can pay a fine to avoid criminal charges.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
More health professionals (like Chief Nursing Officers and public health nurses) can enforce COVID-19 rules and issue tickets
People breaking COVID-19 rules can get tickets with fines up to $1,500 and avoid criminal records if they pay within 28 days
Health officers can stop people on the street to check their identity and ask if they're following COVID-19 rules
If Rejected (Voted No)
Only current Public Health Officers can enforce COVID-19 rules (fewer people authorized)
COVID-19 rule-breakers must go through the full criminal court system for any violations
No ticket system exists - all COVID-19 enforcement continues through traditional criminal procedures
Who It Affects
This affects all Bermuda residents and visitors who must follow COVID-19 health measures, as they could now receive tickets instead of facing criminal charges. It also affects healthcare workers who may gain new enforcement powers.
Vote counts are not published.
The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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