Controversial vaccine bill passed out of committee, devastating those opposed

Two women embrace following the passage of a bill that would end nonmedical exemptions for required vaccines. Those in attendance were overwhelmingly opposed to the proposal. (Aubrey Wieber/Salem Reporter)

A legislative proposal that would ban nonmedical exemptions for required vaccinations passed out of committee on a party line vote Thursday, the committee’s seven Democrats voting in favor.

It was a small step. But for some, it was an omen of a foregone conclusion. 

Amber Sims…