A little-known law in Illinois has become a hot topic now that COVID-19 vaccine mandates are coming for workers. The state’s Right of Conscience Act is being used by employees to object to taking a mandated vaccine.

Democrats pushed to alter the law to make it clear that it didn’t apply to vaccine and testing mandates. Republicans, including Deanne Mazzochi say the change is an overreach.

Democrats say the Right of Conscience Act was established to give medical professionals an out for performing a procedure if it goes against their religious beliefs.