A House Republican bill, limiting Ohio employers’ ability to require that workers receive the coronavirus vaccine as a condition of employment…will face a slower legislative route than predicted just a day earlier. Public and private sector employees could seek exemptions from employer-mandated coronavirus vaccines in three general areas, including an ability to demonstrate the presence of COVID-19 antibodies, under the bill approved by the GOP-controlled House Health Committee. Its sponsors predicted passage by the full House on Wednesday, but House Speaker, Bob Cupp announced that it needed more time. The bill has already drawn opposition from across the political spectrum. A coalition of major Ohio business groups, universities, doctor and nurse professional organizations, health care associations and hospitals say they do not agree with the GOP. Even if eventually approved and signed into law by Gov., DeWine…who has signaled his objection to banning companies from enacting vaccine mandates, especially hospitals…the legislation still wouldn’t take effect until next year. Under the bill, employees…who could show proof they run the risk of a negative medical reaction…and those who don’t want the vaccine for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions…would also be exempt from employers.