As of June 2021, the state of Missouri has proposed a new law that would ban the non-existent vaccine microchip technology if passed. The controversial bill was sponsored by four state Representatives and was voted on unanimously by the House of Representatives. If approved by the Senate, it would prohibit the purchase, sale, or use of any vaccine microchip or any other device that closely resembles a microchip.
The bill aims to protect the health and welfare of Missouri residents by banning any type of technology that could potentially put them at risk. Vaccine microchips are believed to be a form of medical tracking that utilizes radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track a person’s immunization status. Despite the fact that such a technology does not currently exist, privacy advocates are raising concerns about a potential for its misuse.
Privacy concerns are also fueling the debate over the bill, as many worry that a vaccine microchip could be used by the government to track citizens without their knowledge or consent. There have also been worries that such a device could cause interference with other medical devices, or worse, could be used to manipulate or control a person’s health from a distance.
The proposed bill does not outlaw vaccine microchips per se, but instead, is designed to protect people from the potential misuse of such technology. While the bill is still being reviewed by the Senate, if it is approved it could potentially make Missouri the first U.S. state to ban the non-existent vaccine microchips.
Overall, the bill is expected to be welcomed by many in Missouri and add further protections to its residents against any form of medical tracking. It also expands upon the state’s existing laws that protect citizens from issues related to privacy, data privacy, and health technology.
