The representative told WTAX Radio that he received threats to himself, his family and his synagogue.
Carroll said the bill would have provided an incentive to residents to get vaccinated, which would help reduce the spread of the virus in Illinois.
"When we see over $5 billion has been spent on health care costs related to the unvaccinated, those of us that are vaccinated are frustrated," Carroll told WTAX Radio."We followed the course of action and others haven't." The bill caused division – with arguments both for and against. It didn't have a co-sponsor, but it has drawn some left-wing interest, according to NBC 5.
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