SR 115-12 Pandemic Protocol Act (Passed)

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Pandemic Protocol Act

Section 1: Declaration of Policy

1.1 The Republic of Atlasia recognizes the importance of protecting public health during pandemics and epidemics, while upholding the basic human right to freedom of movement.

1.2 In accordance with the Constitution of Atlasia, restrictions on mobility and public assembly, including but not exclusive to lockdowns and curfews, shall not be allowed, as they may infringe upon individual rights and freedoms.

1.3 The Republic of Atlasia acknowledges the importance of public health measures that promote physical distancing, mask-wearing, and other preventive practices that minimize the spread of infectious diseases.

Section 2: Early Detection and Preparedness

2.1. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall establish and maintain a national early detection and preparedness system for infectious disease outbreaks.

2.2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shall work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations to enhance global surveillance and reporting of emerging infectious diseases.

2.3. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) shall allocate funding for research and development of vaccines and therapies for emerging infectious diseases.

2.4. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall ensure that the country's ports of entry and transportation systems have the necessary equipment, personnel, and protocols in place to detect and respond to potential pandemics.

Section 3: Mental Health Support

3.1 The Republic of Atlasia recognizes that social isolation can have a detrimental impact on mental health during pandemics.

3.2 Therefore, the government shall provide access to mental health support and resources to individuals and communities affected by pandemics and epidemics.

3.3 Mental health support may include, but is not limited to, counseling services, online support groups, and other resources to promote mental health and well-being during times of crisis.

Section 4: Surveillance and Reporting

4.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish a surveillance system to monitor the spread of infectious diseases during pandemics.

4.2 The surveillance system shall collect and analyze data on the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of infectious diseases, as well as on the effectiveness of public health interventions.

4.3 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish a reporting system to provide regular updates to the public on the status of infectious disease outbreaks and the government's response.

Section 5: Public Health Interventions

5.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall implement evidence-based public health interventions to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases during pandemics.

5.2 These interventions may include, but are not limited to, promoting physical distancing, encouraging mask-wearing, and increasing access to hand hygiene resources.

5.3 The government shall collaborate with public health experts, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure the effective implementation of public health interventions.

Section 6: Emergency Funding

6.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish emergency funding to support the implementation of public health interventions during pandemics.

6.2 The emergency funding may be used to procure medical supplies, increase healthcare capacity, and provide support to individuals and communities affected by pandemics and epidemics.

6.3 The government shall ensure that emergency funding is allocated in a transparent and accountable manner.

Section 7: Evaluation and Revision

7.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall regularly evaluate the effectiveness of its pandemic response and public health interventions.

7.2 The government shall revise the pandemic protocol as needed, based on the best available evidence and the evolving nature of pandemics and infectious diseases.

7.3 The government shall engage in open and transparent communication with the public, stakeholders, and international partners regarding its pandemic response and public health interventions.

7.4 The Atlasian government will also review the restrictions on mobility and public assembly implemented during the pandemic to ensure that they were of limited duration and respected the human dignity of all persons, in accordance with the constitution.

Authorship Statement: This bill was written with the assistance of ChatGPT

Sponsor: TheFlyingMongoose
Co-sponsor: Laki

[Kahane's Grave Is A Gender-Neutral Bathroom]

We've learned a lot from the pandemic. One of those was the need for increased mental health resources. This bill does this by giving the government of Atlasia the funding it needs to provide mental healthcare to all citizens living in a pandemic.

It also ensures that freedom of movement is protected, but that common sense public health precautions are followed.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Motioning for a final vote. 24 hrs to object.

[LAKISYLVANIA]

A final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

[Pericles]

Nay

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[Kahane's Grave Is A Gender-Neutral Bathroom]

Aye

[PPT Spiral]

Nay. I believe the language on prohibiting certain responses is too absolute in the case of an absolutely dire pandemic, though I commend the sponsors for empowerment on public health measures that respect individual and community integrity.

[Vice President Christian Man]

Aye

[Adam Griffin]

Abstain

[Utah Neolib]

Nay

[West_Midlander]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Abstain

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Aye (7): Scott, West_Midlander, Christian Man, Mongoose, MB, Lakigigar, LT
Nay (3): UNL, Spiral, Pericles
Abstaining (2): Griffin, Sirius
Not Voting (5): Mr. Reactionary, Muaddib, Nerd, OSR, AFE

Pandemic Protocol Act

Section 1: Declaration of Policy

1.1 The Republic of Atlasia recognizes the importance of protecting public health during pandemics and epidemics, while upholding the basic human right to freedom of movement.

1.2 In accordance with the Constitution of Atlasia, restrictions on mobility and public assembly, including but not exclusive to lockdowns and curfews, shall not be allowed, as they may infringe upon individual rights and freedoms.

1.3 The Republic of Atlasia acknowledges the importance of public health measures that promote physical distancing, mask-wearing, and other preventive practices that minimize the spread of infectious diseases.

Section 2: Early Detection and Preparedness

2.1. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) shall establish and maintain a national early detection and preparedness system for infectious disease outbreaks.

2.2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shall work with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other international organizations to enhance global surveillance and reporting of emerging infectious diseases.

2.3. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) shall allocate funding for research and development of vaccines and therapies for emerging infectious diseases.

2.4. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall ensure that the country's ports of entry and transportation systems have the necessary equipment, personnel, and protocols in place to detect and respond to potential pandemics.

Section 3: Mental Health Support

3.1 The Republic of Atlasia recognizes that social isolation can have a detrimental impact on mental health during pandemics.

3.2 Therefore, the government shall provide access to mental health support and resources to individuals and communities affected by pandemics and epidemics.

3.3 Mental health support may include, but is not limited to, counseling services, online support groups, and other resources to promote mental health and well-being during times of crisis.

Section 4: Surveillance and Reporting

4.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish a surveillance system to monitor the spread of infectious diseases during pandemics.

4.2 The surveillance system shall collect and analyze data on the incidence, prevalence, and mortality of infectious diseases, as well as on the effectiveness of public health interventions.

4.3 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish a reporting system to provide regular updates to the public on the status of infectious disease outbreaks and the government's response.

Section 5: Public Health Interventions

5.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall implement evidence-based public health interventions to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases during pandemics.

5.2 These interventions may include, but are not limited to, promoting physical distancing, encouraging mask-wearing, and increasing access to hand hygiene resources.

5.3 The government shall collaborate with public health experts, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure the effective implementation of public health interventions.

Section 6: Emergency Funding

6.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall establish emergency funding to support the implementation of public health interventions during pandemics.

6.2 The emergency funding may be used to procure medical supplies, increase healthcare capacity, and provide support to individuals and communities affected by pandemics and epidemics.

6.3 The government shall ensure that emergency funding is allocated in a transparent and accountable manner.

Section 7: Evaluation and Revision

7.1 The Republic of Atlasia shall regularly evaluate the effectiveness of its pandemic response and public health interventions.

7.2 The government shall revise the pandemic protocol as needed, based on the best available evidence and the evolving nature of pandemics and infectious diseases.

7.3 The government shall engage in open and transparent communication with the public, stakeholders, and international partners regarding its pandemic response and public health interventions.

7.4 The Atlasian government will also review the restrictions on mobility and public assembly implemented during the pandemic to ensure that they were of limited duration and respected the human dignity of all persons, in accordance with the constitution.

Authorship Statement: This bill was written with the assistance of ChatGPT

Passed in the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia 7-3-2-5

x Sirius, Deputy PPT