Medical Liberty Was on the Ballot

WOW! What an intense season.
​
Candidly, it has taken me a couple of days to recover from the last six weeks, but you all did not disappoint!

Medical liberty was certainly on the ballot. We had a record number of surveys returned this year.

After the primaries, we have 13 Senate and 3 Representative candidates who have committed 100% to medical liberty.


We still have the general election to get through, which means if the candidates on your ballot have not completed the survey, they still have time. 


Those in "safe districts" (meaning one party usually wins) will be less attentive to constituents and their concerns. 


If Hoosiers want to secure medical liberty, we must hold them accountable during the November election and into legislative season in January. 


I will be making my rounds with those who completed the survey at 100%, giving them the opportunity to uphold their commitments, but I can't do it alone.


Politicians don't care what I say. 
Truthfully, I do not matter to them. 

But you- the voters- you make the difference.

Over the next several months, your candidates (and legislators) are going to be in your community, living, working, and enjoying life.

Can you take 30 minutes to have coffee with your candidate and tell them how important medical liberty is to you?

As usual, I have a plan to make it easy for you...
With IMPECABLE timing, Aaron Siri has gifted Hoosiers for Medical Liberty 150 copies of his book, "Vaccines Amen," with the mission of hand-delivering them to each of our legislators. 

​If you would like to learn more about hand-delivering a copy ot your legislator please sign up on our website, h4ml.org/vaccinesamen

We are so thankful to Aaron for this opportunity to have meaningful conversations with our legislators. 
We will have more info about resources and logistics coming soon!

In Liberty, 
Ashley Grogg

P.S. Could you pitch in $10-15 dollars to help offset the cost of travel as I meet with candidates across the state? Travel costs add up quickly. 

P.S. We are completely donor-funded. The work we do is thanks to everyday Hoosiers just like you. Can you chip in $35, $15, or even $5 to support the cause?

P.P.S. If you want medical liberty minded legislators in the state house, we need your help. The first step is identifying the. We use our Candidate Survey to do just that.  Legislators unwilling to fill out our short survey are unlikely to actually fight for liberty when it counts. Print a copy today and share it with the candidates in your area! 

​P.P.P.S I almost forgot…

Now, who does SB204 apply to?
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The protection applies to students preparing for professions regulated under IC 25-0.5-11. That includes programs tied to boards such as:

• Medical Licensing Board of Indiana
• Indiana State Board of Nursing
• State Board of Dentistry
• Indiana Board of Pharmacy
• Indiana Optometry Board
• Board of Chiropractic Examiners
• Board of Podiatric Medicine
• Indiana Board of Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Care Committee
• Occupational Therapy Committee
• Physician Assistant Committee
• Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board
• Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board
• State Psychology Board
• Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators
• Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine
• Indiana Athletic Trainers Board
• Behavior Analyst Committee

If a program prepares students for licensure under one of those boards and requires off-site clinical training, this language would apply.

Rep. VanNatter’s committee meets tomorrow.

Only 3 bills are scheduled.
HB1196 is NOT one of them.

If he truly supports the right to refuse, HB1196 would already be on the agenda.

There is no excuse.

No other committees. No House session.
⏰ He has until 1:30 PM TODAY to add it.

📞 CALL NOW 317-232-9775 and say:

“Hear HB1196 tomorrow and pass it AS IS. We see through your attempt at Political Immunization.”

Hoosiers are watching. Political cover won’t work.
 
In Liberty,
Ashley

Great news Hoosiers!

Bruce Borders’ (HD45, R- Greene, Knox, Daviess, & Vigo) HB 1196, containing our Right to Refuse language, received a new co-author last week, and this may be a sign of forward movement for the bill.

The bad news is, I suspect that the co-signer is using this bill as a means of POLITICAL IMMUNIZATION.

You see, Representative Heath VanNatter (HD 38 Carroll, Tipton, and portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard, and Tippecanoe) Is the chair of the committee HB1196 is in.

But... Medical liberty will not move without YOU.

Hoosiers we must take action now and ensure that VanNatter is not simply seeking political immunization.

Why would he be attempting political immunization? To protect him from a primary challenger in May.

Sources close to the issue have told us that VanNatter has a serious Republican challenger [more on this later] and has been attempting to appear as though he has “turned over a new leaf” and “supports the people” rather than big industry and high-dollar lobbyists.

This will only take 2-3 minutes and must be done today!

Call Rep Heath VanNatter 317-232-9775
Tell him:
“Hear HB1196 this Wednesday and pass it AS IS. Hoosiers won’t fall for insincere political gestures.”

**If they tell you he isn’t your rep, let them know that as a committee chair he is representing you.

Call Rep Bruce Borders 317-232-9722
Tell him: “Thank you for filing HB1196. Continue to stand strong for Medical Liberty!”

Please let us know what they are saying.
 
Thank you for all the work you do for Medical Liberty.
H4ML wouldn’t be able to do the great things it does without members like YOU.
 
In Liberty,
Ashley Grogg
 


P.S. Make sure your friends are getting these messages- have them sign up by texting 260-286-0988 the word UPDATES
P.P.S. Can you help spread the word to even more Hoosiers? Chip in $5 or even $10 to build steam. We understand not everyone can donate- We appreciate your support through calls.

Legislative season has begun, and so far it’s a mixed bag.

First, some great news: I am incredibly excited to see Right to Refuse language (HB 1196) filed once again by Representative Bruce Borders (R- Greene & Sullivan Counties with portions of Daviess, Knox & Vigo).

The Right to Refuse language is exactly the same as last year's, and I am glad to see it again. Be sure to call Rep Borders to express your gratitude for filing HB1196!

Now for the tricky part of this year’s proposed legislation. Senator Tyler Johnson has filed a bill based largely on Bodily Integrity concept I suggested to him last year.

Frankly, much of the Bodily Integrity bill language is beautiful. Senator Johnson has even added a few excellent provisions I didn’t even ask for, and it felt too good to be true.

But H4ML members expect our team briefings to be thorough, so I kept reading.

Sadly, I was right.

I found the poison pill just over halfway through the bill, in the form of language to authorize School-Based Health Centers (SBHC).

You worked hard to kill similar dangerous language in 2023 and 2024.

By his own admission, Former Senator Zay filed this language several years in a row to “bring down Medicaid Dollars” with the intent of “increasing teacher pay,” NOT to prioritize our children’s health.

Let's be real, the motive to increase profits is rarely tied to improved health outcomes.

Even worse, schools are struggling to provide basic education.

They shouldn’t be taking on additional responsibilities when they fail to adequately complete their primary function.

And then there is the threat to parental rights and informed consent that will come with medical care being given to minors in a health clinic on school property.

Some may argue the bill includes “guardrails” to protect parental rights and informed consent.
However, these SAME guardrails were nearly removed as the language moved through the Senate in 2024. Nurses testified about the unrealistic nature of parental presence, and Zay himself admitted that removing “guardrails” was a possibility to keep the bill alive.

So why would Senator Johnson take the time to write a big beautiful Bodily Integrity bill only to add a poison pill of SBHC?

Based on the way Johnson has acted in the past, I can’t help but think that he is getting bad advice from establishment Republicans like Senate Pro Temp Rod Bray, Sen. Ed Charbonneau, and the others who do the bidding of the teachers' unions and medical industrial complex.

But that isn’t even the worst news. I also suspect those who are pressuring Senator Johnson to include SBHC language have NO intention of seeing the Bodily Integrity language move forward.

They hope that YOU will be so dazzled by all the Bodily Integrity provisions that you will sacrifice our school students to allow the bill to move forward, allowing them to later strip out the Bodily Integrity provisions.

Make 2 calls today:

Senator Tyler Johnson 317-232-9466
Tell him:
”Stand strong on Bodily Integrity in SB174; Resist pressure from the teacher unions, the medical interest lobbies, and the squishy senators; and Ban student health clinics on school property.”
**After your call, please let us know what the LA is saying. Text or email us their response.

Representative Bruce Borders 317-232-9722.
Tell him:
“Thank you for filing HB1196. Keep standing strong against the medical interest lobbies. Hoosiers deserve the right to refuse.”

Remember, we win victories for medical liberty and we kill bad legislation by standing STRONG on our principles, not by cutting deals that sell out school children.

In Liberty,
Ashley


P.S. Legislative season has begun, and Hoosier lawmakers need to hear from you today. Call Senator Tyler Johnson 317-232-9466 and insist he stand up to special interest groups and support clean Bodily Integrity language in SB174. Yes to Bodily Integrity. No to health clinics on school property.

P.P.S. Also call Representative Bruce Borders 317-232-9722. Thank him for filing HB1196 which will safeguard the Right to Refuse for Hoosiers.

P.P.P.S. Please consider chipping in $5 or even $10 to help me get this vital information to even more Hoosiers? (Just click the donate button on the side of this page)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Allen County, Indiana Trial Court Judge Upholds Parental Rights, Denies DCS Motion to Forcibly Vaccinate Children

Fort Wayne, IN -- In a major victory for Medical Liberty, an Indiana court has denied the Department of Child Services’ (DCS) Motion to override the religious exemption and force vaccinate multiple children in foster placement.

The court ruled that the State of Indiana (DCS) failed to demonstrate its burden to show vaccination of the children is necessary.

Hoosiers for Medical Liberty (H4ML) Founder, Ashley Grogg, was able to support attorneys as they prepared the case. Her expert knowledge of vaccination law in Indiana provided the upper hand needed for cases like this.

WTHR and Dr. Yancy should be determining how Hoosiers can prevent this from happening again, rather than placing blame on people whom they have not been able to identify.

The article states that invasive Hib typically kills people within 24 hours.

If there is an unvaccinated child with a deadly Hib, why hasn’t that individual been identified?

Why is an unvaccinated individual not at greater risk than someone who has “protection”?

Wouldn’t an unvaccinated individual be at the same risk of succumbing to the bacteria as this young boy?

Certainly, if there were an additional case, the public would be notified just as with recent measles cases.

Indeed, there would be reports!

Surely our public health teams would conduct additional testing of those infected to isolate where the infection started.

Headlines would read "Unvaccinated child dies from vaccine preventable infection, aslo causing the death of another child. Public Health officials caution public." 

If the focus of the article were prevention, the public would be educated on the need for antibiotic treatment if exposed. CDC states that vaccination is NOT a replacement for antibiotics, so others exposed may need to be treated with antibiotics to prevent further spread.

There’s been a lot of buzz lately about a new “registry” tracking people with autism. Some folks are saying it’s brand new, or that it’s something Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is starting. But here’s the truth:

📌 This is not new—and Indiana has already been involved for years.

RFK Jr., isn’t responsible for the initiation of this registry, however he is very likely to be using the registry to determine the causes of autism by September, as promised.

This is also how he and others within the federal government have been able to conduct studies on the rates of autism across the country.

Let’s walk through what’s actually going on—without the hype or confusion.

It’s officially called the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, and it’s run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The program started back in 2000, and Indiana has been a part of it since around 2023.

It collects data to:

• Track how many children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or cerebral palsy (CP)
• Learn when and how early kids are diagnosed
• Compare how common these conditions are in different parts of the country
• See how these numbers change over time
  

✅ Learn more from the CDC: ADDM Network Overview »

The Indiana Department of Health is fully aligned with the CDC. The state’s program lists the exact same goals—almost word for word.

That means this isn’t a different or separate project. It’s one part of a national network working together behind the scenes.

📄 See Indiana’s official page here:
Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring in Indiana »

They don’t ask families directly. Instead, they make agreements with:

• School districts
• Early intervention programs
• State health departments

These agreements (called MOUs) let them access your child’s records—often without you even knowing.

📘 Learn more about data access here:
How ADDM Sites Access Data »

Because Indiana has a major health privacy problem. It’s called the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE)—a massive system that stores medical records for millions of Hoosiers.

Here’s the catch:
You’re probably in the system—and you weren’t even told.

And it gets worse: there’s no true opt-out. (More info on this in the future)

That means registries like ADDM could pull from databases like IHIE to get even more data—without your permission.

🔒 That’s not okay. Health records should belong to you.
Not the State.
Not the Federal Government.
Not the hospitals.
Certainly not a private non-profit like IHIE
 
📚 Learn more about the IHIE:
https://www.ihie.org

Worse yet, there are other registries, for vaccines, for birth defects, and more... and it's all done in compliance with HIPAA.

Some families, researchers, and autism advocates do find value in the work of the ADDM Network.

In fact, in 2023, the network expanded from 11 to 16 sites—including one in Indiana—marking the first major growth since 2010.

This expansion was celebrated by Autism Speaks, which noted that the data helps identify gaps in diagnosis, improve screening tools, and develop programs for underserved communities. ADDM’s research has helped highlight disparities in autism diagnoses, including among Black, Hispanic, and Asian communities—giving us a clearer picture of who is being missed and why.

📊 Read more about that expansion here:
Autism Speaks: ADDM Network Expansion »

While this data can serve a public good, we must also protect individual rights. Even helpful programs become dangerous when people aren’t told they’re part of them or when there’s no way to say no.

We believe Hoosiers deserve better.

That’s why we have been calling for:
📝 An opt-in system—where families give permission before data is shared.
🛑 Stronger laws to stop automatic enrollment in health registries
📢 Public transparency about who is collecting what, and why

Health surveillance is growing fast. If we don’t stand up now, we may lose control over our most personal information—our health.

Sign the petition now:
Hands Off My Health Record

Let’s keep Indiana in control,
Let’s protect our families’ data,
And let’s make informed decision-making the standard again- including with our privacy.


In Liberty,
Ashley Grogg, MSN-RN, BC-FMP
Founder, Hoosiers for Medical Liberty
📞 260-267-0098
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.h4ml.org

Listen in as H4ML Founder, Ashley Grogg MSN-RN advocates on behalf of informed decision-making.

Yesterday, I had the honor of attending the "Make Indiana Healthy Again" press conference in Indianapolis. I was curious if it could reshape public health policy.

The verdict is still out.

The event started shortly after 11:00 AM, with Governor Mike Braun introducing his initiative to "Make Indiana Healthy Again" (MIHA). He unveiled nine executive orders. I have not been able to review them closely, however, when listening to them, I think they are largely bureaucratic & budgetary in nature.


Several of you have asked about the executive orders you can review them at the bottom of this post.

Truthfully, I was there to see RFK Jr., my hopes for MIHA were pretty low, when you review the list, I think you will agree, Braun's executive plan fell short of MAHA.

However, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did not disappoint.

He addressed the packed room, highlighting the alarming rise in autism rates now as high as 1 in 20 boys and 1 in 32 children. He also quoted statistics about skyrocketing figures on chronic disease like diabetes and obesity. He contrasted these figures with decades of unchanging rates in Japan, attributing differences to factors such as school lunch programs and dietary habits.

Secretary Kennedy stressed the role of exercise and nutrition in bolstering overall health and combating the ill effects of infectious disease.​

The Q&A session followed Sec, Kennedy.

Amidst a flurry of questions and domineering reporters, I persisted and seized the opportunity to advocate for Hoosiers.

I was determined to ensure your voices were heard.
I pointed out the obvious lack of data for informed decision-making about vaccines.

I highlighted the shortcomings of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and proposed leveraging Indiana's existing infrastructure—like the Indiana Health Information Exchange and CHIRP mandatory vaccination reporting--to implement Electronic Support for Public Health (ESP-VAERS) for automated reporting.​

Secretary Kennedy acknowledged the validity of these concerns, emphasizing the need to make government agencies trustworthy and expressing support for initiatives aimed at improving VAERS.​

We can't sit back and wait for Sec. Kennedy to do it all.

He is going to need our help.

The best way for us to move the needle is to continue to address these issues at the state level!

You have heard me talk about "firm ground" before.
You know that we must give the good guys, FIRM GROUND to stand on.

If we expect big things from RFK Jr., he needs firm ground.

That means Governor Braun must take action and facilitate the implementation of VAERS-ESP in Indiana.

Governor Braun is unlikely to do it, let alone do it right, without persistent pressure from Hoosiers.

The proof is in the pudding... So far the MIHA executive orders leave a lot to be desired.

He must hear from us.

We have started a petition calling for this action.

Take a moment and sign it now!

Thank you for fighting along side H4ML, without your voices, the politicians wouldn't care what I say.
The power comes from the people.
Your voice matters!

I promise to keep advocating for you.
H4ML continuously works to make politics easy for every one...

But just like we can't do it with out your voice, we can't do it without generous donors.

If you are a monthly donor, THANK YOU!

If you aren't, please consider making your best donation NOW.
Every dollar helps propel medical liberty successes.

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Together, we can make Indiana—and America—healthy again.
Thank you for your generosity!

In Liberty,

Ashley Grogg, MSN-RN, BC-FMP
Founder, Hoosiers for Medical Liberty

As promised, the "MIHA" executive orders:

Quick Note: No April meeting. See you in May. If you didn't get our newsletter in February and want one, submit your address now!

If you got the email and are looking for the full proposal sent to Secretary Kennedy, download it by clicking HERE.

If you aren't on our email list, do so now!
For those of you hearing about this for the first time:

Tomorrow, April 15th, I’ll be attending the MAHA press conference hosted by Senator Braun and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—an event that will shape the future of health policy in Indiana.

In anticipation, I submitted a proposal to Secretary Kennedy through Dr. James Lyons-Weiler outlining a bold, actionable, and fiscally responsible interim solution to the well-known failures of VAERS.

You already know: VAERS is broken. It only captures an estimated 1–10% of adverse events and has never functioned as an adequate safety surveillance system. But waiting years for the federal government to overhaul it is not good enough. That’s why I proposed something different—something Indiana can do right now.

Read the full proposal here.

🔹 We can bridge the gap.
By applying ESP-VAERS (an automated system already validated by Harvard Pilgrim and Cleveland Metro) to Indiana’s existing infrastructure—CHIRP and IHIE—we could leap ahead of the rest of the nation. Our state already mandates vaccine reporting and holds one of the most sophisticated health information exchanges in the country. This gives us the tools to act without delay.

🔹 We can lead.
A 12-month pilot project analyzing children born in 2020—comparing vaccinated, alternate schedule, and unvaccinated cohorts—could generate real-world insights to improve vaccine safety and rebuild public trust.

🔹 We can Make America Healthy Again.
Indiana is perfectly poised to support informed decision-making, promote transparency, and ensure medical liberty by delivering the truth backed by real data—not rhetoric, not guesswork.
I’m proud to bring this forward and honored to represent your voice in this moment. This is just one more step in proving what we already know: Hoosiers are ready to lead.

In Liberty,

Ashley Grogg, MSN-RN, BC-FMP
Founder, Hoosiers for Medical Liberty
📞 260-267-0098
🌐 www.h4ml.org

Yes, even California does better.
 
In California, your medical records can’t be shared without your written consent.
 
Their law--California Civil Code § 56.10(c)—makes it clear:
 
No consent? No sharing. Period.
 
In Indiana, your medical records are shared without your knowledge, let alone your consent!
 
We have been advocating for protection for months. 
You have made hundreds of calls...
 
NOTHING. No protection. 
 
Why is the Indiana Legislature refusing to secure your medical records?
 
Get the call to action by texting 260-286-0988 the code HANDSOFF
If on mobile, click here

California provides real protections for it's citizens: 
 
Even the state's biggest health information exchange, Manifest MedEx, puts it in writing:
 
“Participation requires affirmative written patient consent in compliance with the CMIA.”
 
✅ Opt-in consent is required.
 
And yet… in Indiana, your health records are shared by default—without your knowledge or consent.
 
Hoosiers asked for better. Legislators said no.
 
On March 26th, Ashley Grogg, founder of Hoosiers for Medical Liberty, testified in support of amending HB1003 to give Hoosiers:

• 🔒 Opt-in consent for health information exchanges
• 📢 Notification for those already affected
• ✏️ Correction rights for participants
  

 
Legislators refused.
 
One lawmaker even claimed privacy was “out of scope.”
 
Let’s be clear:
Privacy is never out of scope. 
 
It is the foundation of informed decision-making.
 
On April 2nd, the bill was back in committee. They had another chance—and they still did nothing.

Instead, they passed an “omnibus” amendment, as described by Chairman Charbonneau, that ignored medical privacy completely.
 
If the Communist-leaning legislature in California can figure this out, Indiana lawmakers should have no problem doing the same.
 
Indiana legislators have no excuse.
 
 
🛑 HB1003 will likely be heard again April 10th in the Appropriations Committee.

Tell them to protect Hoosiers Medical Records. Now.
 
📞 CALL TO ACTION:
 
Call now:

• Rep. Brad Barrett – 317-232-9695
  
• Sen. Tyler Johnson – 317-232-9466
• Sen. Ryan Mishler – 317-232-9814
  
• Sen. Aaron Freeman – 317-232-9490
• Sen. David Niezgodski – 317-232-9534
• Sen. Rodney Pol & Sen. Fady Qaddoura – 317-232-9404

 
“Amend Section 82 of HB1003. Require opt-in consent for all health information exchanges. Surely our republican super majority can do better than communist California.”
 
Let’s make it clear:
We won’t settle for anything less than medical privacy.
 
 
Get the call to action by texting 260-286-0988 the word HANDSOFF
If on mobile, click here

Copy and paste the email below, or use it to create your own. 
Send it to:

Rep. Brad Barrett [email protected]
Sen. Ryan Mishler [email protected]
Sen. Chris Garten [email protected]
Sen. Eric Bassler [email protected]
Sen. Liz Brown [email protected]
Sen. Ed Charbonneau [email protected]
Sen. Michael Crider [email protected]
Sen. Aaron Freeman [email protected]
Sen. Greg Goode [email protected]
Sen. Travis Holdman [email protected]
Sen. Jeff Raatz [email protected]
Sen. David Niezgodski [email protected]
Sen. Rodney Pol [email protected]
Sen. Fady Qaddoura [email protected]
Sen. Lonnie Randolph [email protected]
Sen. Tyler Johnson [email protected]

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Subject: Fix HB1003 – Protect Hoosiers’ Medical Records Now
 
Indiana legislators,

HB1003 is a failure.

The bill has the chance to protect Hoosiers’ private health records—and it doesn’t. Even worse, it is attempting to delegate that responsibility to the Indiana Department of Health via section 82. That’s unacceptable.

This bill still allows for the continued unauthorized release of medical records through Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)—without consent, notification, or accountability.

Some legislators think that HIPAA protects Hoosiers, but it doesn’t.
Some legislators think that preemption prevents legislators from protecting Hoosiers.
It doesn’t! HIPAA is the FLOOR, not the ceiling.
 
Meanwhile, California, of all places, is doing better.
Under California Civil Code § 56.10(c):

• 📜 Medical records cannot be disclosed without written authorization.
• 🔒 HIE participation requires opt-in consent.

 
We demand real protections in Indiana:

• ✅ Notify all Hoosiers whose information has already been shared with HIEs.
• ✅ Allow individuals to have their records removed from HIEs servicing Indiana.
• ✅ Require opt-in consent for participation.
• ✅ Provide the right to revoke consent at any time.
• ✅ Guarantee the ability to view, correct, and audit records.

 
If California can protect privacy, Indiana can too.
Amend HB1003 and protect Medical Privacy.

Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Optional: City or County]

SB96 – A SNEAK ATTACK ON OUR KIDS.

You may have noticed that SB96 didn’t get heard last week… but don’t breathe easy yet. It’s back on the schedule for Tuesday at 8:30 AM.

Here’s what you need to know:

SB96 seems harmless. It claims to align pharmacist vaccination rules with ACIP/CDC guidelines without requiring an additional vote from our legislators. 

But the REAL goal is to eliminate age limits for vaccines given in pharmacies.

💉 They’re paving the way for kid vaccine drive-thrus.
Insiders tell us this bill was declared “dead” because of public pressure and “controversy.” 

But don’t be fooled--
💬 “Dead” bills sometimes turn into zombies.
🧾 The language can still be reused, especially in conference committee.

The Indiana Immunization Coalition has been "educating" retail pharmacies that they will start giving catch up vaccines since 2023. 

Including that there is no maximum number of vaccinces at one time including, "If a kid needs 11 vaccines, you give all 11."

They’re getting antsy and expected kids vaccine drive-thrus to be passed last year- but you stopped them!

And we can do it again, but we must make our opinions known.

📞 Call before Tuesday and say:
“Hoosiers are watching. We know the true intent of SB96 is to remove age requirements for vaccines in pharmacies. Protect Hoosier children from vaccine drive-thrus. Kill the bill.”
Call these legislators 


Your own representative **don't know who they are, text 260-286-0988 the word FIND
Barrett 317-232-9695 (Rep. Barrett will get this and the next call to action)
McGuire 317-232-9791
Goss-Reves 317-232-9509
Hostettler 317-232-9838
King 317-232-9657
Ledbetter 317-232-9718

Get both calls to action by texting 260-286-0988 the word PROTECT
If on mobile, click here

Last week, HB1003 was heard in committee. Hoosiers for Medical Liberty founder Ashley Grogg testified, urging legislators to take real action to protect your medical records.
Ashley demanded:
🔒 Opt-in consent for all health information exchanges (HIEs)
📢 Notification for anyone already impacted
✏️ Access and correction rights for those who choose to participate

Rather than applaud her for standing up for Hoosiers, committee members dismissed our concerns. One legislator even claimed medical privacy was “out of scope” because H4ML primarily advocates for vaccine choice.

Let’s be clear:
Privacy is never out of scope. It is the foundation of informed decision-making.

Only Senator Tyler Johnson had the courage to raise an intelligent concern: federal preemption.

Here’s what he — and the rest of the committee — need to know:

✅ HIPAA sets a floor, not a ceiling. States can implement stricter protections like opt-in consent for HIEs.
✅ Many states — including New York, Minnesota, and California — already do.
✅ There is no federal law that prohibits Indiana from requiring stronger privacy protections.
This bill will be heard again Wednesday at 9:00 AM. Let’s make our voices heard.

📞 Call now and say:
"Hoosiers deserve medical privacy. Amend HB1003 and protect your constituents, not public interest groups."

Call these committee members:

Rep. Brad Barrett – 317-232-9695 (Also gets the call above)
Sen. Tyler Johnson – 317-232-9466
Sen. Ed Charbonneau – 317-232-9494
Sen. Justin Busch – 317-232-9488
Sen. Mike Bohacek – 317-232-9533

Hoosiers – your medical privacy is still at risk.
We’ve been fighting to get real protections added to HB1003—and we’re not giving up.

Now, the Senate Health & Provider Services Committee will be hearing the bill, and we must make our voices heard.

The current version of HB1003 still allows your personal health records to be accessed and shared without your consent—and even worse, it protects the status quo where Hoosiers' medical data is being sold and used without their knowledge.

Despite minor concessions, HB1003 still fails to address the core issue: Hoosiers' personal health records can be accessed and shared without their knowledge or consent.

The bill does nothing to stop the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) from continuing to operate, allowing the release of sensitive medical records without patient authorization.

The bill still lacks clear opt-in requirements, notification for those already affected, transparency about who has accessed records, and enforceable penalties for violations. Without these critical protections, the privacy of Hoosiers remains vulnerable.

Need background on the issue?
I testified before the House Insurance Committee on 1/28/25.
➡️ Watch testimony: Select the Insurance Committee and date, then skip to 1 hr 12 min

Here is the call to action.

You can also get it sent to your phone by texting 260-286-0988 the word HANDSOFF

HB 1003 must be amended to truly protect Hoosier Medical Records.

The bill will be heard tomorrow at 9:00 AM

📞Call the following today -it should only take 5 minutes to tell them:
“HB1003 still isn’t strong enough to stop the unauthorized release of Hoosier Medical Records to health information exchanges. Hoosiers demand medical privacy!”

Barrett 317-232-9695
Johnson 317-232-9466
Charbonneau 317-232-9494
Busch 317-232-9488
Bohacek 317-232-9533

As always, let us know if they have feedback.

👀Read more about the issue: h4ml.org/handsoff

Hurry up and wait.  I feel like I have been transported back to the days of working in the hospital. No real progress, just waiting for the wheels of the machine to turn.
 
I sat in on the House Public Health Committee today, it lasted about 2 hours before being truncated prior to hearing SB96.
 
There were three bills to be heard, and the second bill (SB473) was not even completed.

Constituents for that bill were denied the opportunity to speak, despite lobbyists being allowed to present their amendments. Those advocating for the citizens were not privy to the contents of the amendments before testimony. I’ll have more on this later… IT HAS ME HOT!
 
SB96- as a recap it is a pretty worthless bill to lobbyists as it stands.

The summary ensures the legislature doesn’t have to vote to add a new vaccine that has been approved by ACIP/CDC to be added to the list of vaccines that pharmacists can administer under a standing order.

The TRUE purpose of this bill is to establish an entry point for eliminating the minimum age requirement for pharmacy-administered vaccinations.

But…

Inside sources tell me, this bill died a few days ago. I was told it died because of “controversy.”

If this bill comes back to committee, it will likely just be for testimony before being tabled. The language will remain “in play” and can be snuck in somewhere else.

This is the second year for this legislation and we know that the special interest group, Indiana Immunization Coalition, was educating retail pharmacies about these changes back in 2023! I am sure they are getting antsy.

If language for kids vaccine drive-thrus is going to be passed, I don’t think the legislature has the courage to do that in the light of day.

You might be wondering why I feel this way…

Let me share.

The legislature is constantly making back-door deals, bellying up to the feasts offered by lobbyists, and holding private “pre-committee” meetings where they discuss and DETERMINE what actions they will take during the public committee meeting.

In fact, today, my suspicions about amendments to SB96 were confirmed.

When I called out the fact that the amendments were not posted online before the committee meeting, I was essentially met with the sentiment that THE PUBLIC DOESN’T NEED TO KNOW.

Government MUST be transparent.

Hoosiers have the right to know which amendments are being considered and who is bringing them to the table. –Again, more on this at a later time…
 
Back to the issue at hand…
 
I am truly concerned that the legislature will continue to use underhanded tricks to get vaccine drive-thrus.

:I suspect the drive-thru language will be inserted in another bill when we least expect it- or worse, slapped in a random bill during conference committee.
 
If you haven’t already, take action on this bill!

It was the text sent out on 3/24.  Look for the following image

If you didn’t get it, text 260-286-0988 the word KIDS
 
We will keep you updated as this continues to unfold.
 
I really appreciate your continued support and action.  This isn’t easy but we must protect our future!

In Liberty,
Ashley

hts".Updated!!! 3/24/25

💀🚨dangerous bill being mascaraed as "parental rights".

SB143- Anti-Parental rights bill's goal isn't to protect your fundamental parental rights, but to give you a way to sue the gov't AFTER your rights are violated.

Worse yet, the next time someone decides there is a compelling governmental interest, your parental rights can be trampled, in the "least restrictive means."

Like a mask? Vaccine? Quarantine?

I met with those pushing for this bill and was able to ask pointed questions.

They admitted that they did not take into account how this would impact vaccination rights.
They admitted that they did not have a case example of how this had helped a SINGLE family in other states.
They admitted in committee that language passed in other states had not lead to an increase in litigation.
They even admitted that this language had not had a "chilling effect" or changed the behavior of stat agencies who were committing the offenses this bill is designed to stop.

So HOW has this languages helped anyone?

Are you willing to risk your parental rights for "compelling governmental interests" for no benefit?

I am not.


For more info check these two previous blogs:
https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/blog/h4ml-appreciates-your-action
https://hoosiersformedicalliberty.com/blog/sb-143-anti-parent-bill-understood

SB143 was heard in the House Judiciary Committee and passed 10-3. Unfortunately this dangerous bill will move on to 2nd reading as early as Thursday.

At the close of the committee hearing Senator Liz Brown (Ft. Wayne) got up and stated "We know parents are the primary care givers."

Does Liz really think you are just your children's "caregiver"?

Brown and the other legislators need a clear message- PARENTAL RIGHTS ARE NOT SECONDARY to a compelling governmental interest.

Hoosiers want to PREVENT the violation of rights, not simply be able to litigate AFTER the fact.

Proponents of the bill tell use that this will reduce violations of parenental rights while in the same breath explain how current laws are being ignored.

Who in their right mind would believe that those who don't obey the law are going to suddenly start when a new one is instituted?

Their response might include statements about why the application of "strict scrutiny" is so important and how being able to sue the government will change these issues.

WRONG. The taxpayers will be paying the penalties for the actions of people who break the law, violate parental rights and are being paid salaries by--- THE TAX PAYERS.

Can someone please pinch me, wake me up from this nightmare- NONE OF THIS MAKES SENSE.

Schools cant find and keep good teachers.
DCS can't find and keep good social workers- and the ones they do have are over worked, under qualified, or underpaid.

Worst of all, rouge teachers/DCS employees are NOT going to care if your tax dollars are wasted on litigation so long as their agenda is being carried out.

Litigation is not going to fix this problem.

Adding insult to injury, this language tells the court system AND those violating parental rights HOW to explain how their actions were necessary as it relates to a compelling governmental interest.

Finally, today- legislators added salt to the wound by removing the requirement for the state to carry burden of proof that they did not violate the parental rights. Burden of proof will now rest squarely on the shoulders of the parents whose rights were violated.

Let us know if they give feedback ;)

In Liberty,
Ashley

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In Liberty,
Ashley

We have been watching HB1003 and fighting to get protections for your health records in the bill.

Rep Brad Barrett made a small concession, but unfortunately, the current changes do NOT protect your medical records. [Read about how your health records are being sold to the tune of $17 million dollars a year...]

The bill will go to "Ways & Means" committee tomorrow for amendments and we have already emailed the committee and been working with Rep. Borders to strengthen the language...

We need your help.

I don't usually ask for emails because they are not as effective as calls. However, ways and means has a TON of members.  I am not going to ask you to make those calls.

If you can spare 5 minutes, please Call Rep Barrett 317-232-9695
and tell him "Amend HB1003 to Provide Hoosiers with TRUE medical record privacy. The current provisions are not enough."

Then email the members of the ways and means committee:

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

You can also send to Rep. Barrett [email protected]

Copy and paste the following or create your own message. Attachment for the letter below.

Subject: Amend 1003 in Ways & Means to protect Hoosiers Health Records!

Dear Representative,

I am writing to urgently address a concerning issue that has come to light regarding Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), specifically the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) and its practice of accessing and sharing personal health information (PHI) without patient consent.

This practice has led to several complaints from Hoosiers who feel their privacy has been violated, particularly regarding the sharing of medical records through HIEs.

The attached letter from the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) outlines how Hooiser information can be shared through the Treatment exception in HIPAA (45 CFR 164.506), without requiring explicit consent from the patient.

As stated in the letter:
"Please note that individual patient health information (PHI) may be shared with the Department of Health without the consent of the patient through the Treatment exception in HIPAA, found at 45 CFR 164.506. This is a referral for treatment, the treatment is the vaccination, from one provider to another. The state Department of Health is a provider for purposes of vaccine administration."

This provision allows the IDOH to access and utilize individuals' health information for vaccine administration without the patients' knowledge or approval.

In this particular case, a constituent reached out to Hoosiers for Medical Liberty (H4ML) after discovering that her personal health information had been shared with the IDOH without her consent.
She was unaware of this transfer of her medical records and did not authorize or wish for the treatment (vaccination) to take place. She expressed feeling that her privacy had been violated, a sentiment shared by many Hoosiers who are unaware of the extensive reach of the health information exchange infrastructure.

Unauthorized referrals and release of information are unacceptable to Hoosiers and this letter has been seen as an underhanded and deceptive means to coerce patients into unwanted medical treatments.
Could a pharmaceutical company do the same if offering a “discount program”, “trial participation”, or another service? Could this be used to pray on vulnerable Hoosiers?

The implications of this practice are significant. By bypassing explicit consent for the sharing of sensitive health data, the current system undermines individual autonomy and medical privacy. Hoosiers must have the right to decide when and how their medical information is shared.

This practice also highlights the broader issue of the HIE system, where patient data can be accessed without patient authorization.

H4ML has received other complaints from Hoosiers about insurance companies knowing their distant medical history, which lead to discrimination. Others have reported seeking care out of state and medical records transfer without consent.

At this time Indiana’s HIE is run by a non-profit entity with no accountability to the individuals whose information they are obtaining. Hoosiers PHI is being shared across state lines. This creates a loophole for potential privacy violations, leaving personal medical information vulnerable to misuse. The Indiana Legislature must act NOW to protect Hoosiers medical privacy.

As such, I strongly urge you to amend HB 1003 to include a provision that requires:

1. Notification to all impacted by IHIE and the IDOH breech of medical Privacy.
2. Opt-in for all IHE, with explicit authorization prior to the release of PHI separate from HIPAA authorization.
3. Opt-out procedure for those who have already had info shared.
4. Transparency & accountability- Hoosiers must have access to their records, who has accessed them, and for what purpose.
5. Violation penalties in line with HIPAA.

This would help restore patient control over their own health data and close the current gap that allows for unauthorized sharing of sensitive medical information.

The current provisions are not enough.

I urge you to take action to protect the privacy of Hoosiers and correct course by developing a comprehensive amendment to HB 1003, rather than catering to vendors with a vested financial interest in obtaining Hoosier records. It is critical that we prioritize the protection of medical privacy in our state.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your leadership in ensuring the privacy and autonomy of Hoosiers' medical information.

Sincerely,


 
P.S. For a background on the issue, 1/28/25- H4ML founder testified on the important issue in the insurance committee. [To watch my testimony, select insurance committee and the date then skip to 1hr 12 minutes]

Call Rep. Brad Barrett 317-232-9695

Tell him “Provide TRUE medical record privacy in HB1003. The amendment was not enough. Hoosiers are counting on you to do the right thing.”
 
**While calling Rep Barret, you can add a reminder to hear HB1426

"HB1426 must be heard, it is a commonsense bill that will give Hoosiers & their physicians the information they need to make informed decisions about liability free products!"

Read more: h4ml.org/liability

Bottom line: HIPAA DOES NOT PROTECT YOUR RECORDS. They are being shared with IHIE and that must cease and require consent for participation in ALL health information exchanges.

The "Hands Off My Health Record" contains the requirements for an acceptable amendment.

BACKGROUND:
This summer we sounded the alarm that YOUR ENTIRE MEDICAL RECORD was being shared with a non-profit the Indiana Health Information Exchange (IHIE) without your knowledge or consent.

Worse yet, IHIE is selling access to your records for $17 million each of the last two years...

For now, your info is *only* being shared with medical providers, insurance companies, self insured employers, the state government, and federal government.

Shockingly, this is all legal under HIPAA because federal law allows for "portability" of health records.

HIPAA is the minimum requirement for how your health information is shared, the STATE LEGISLATURE was to take more steps to protect their citizens privacy.

The Indiana Legislature has FAILED to do so.

HB1003 has a portion related to the County Health Department's use of this information and is the perfect opportunity for the legislature to remedy this MAJOR breach of privacy.

1/28/25- I testified to this important issue on your behalf. [To watch my testimony, select insurance committee and the date then skip to 1hr 12 minutes]

The committee recognized the importance and pledged to work on an amendment.

2/4/25- Rep Brad Barrett filed the amendment and I was present on your behalf. I had concerns that they were going to skimp out on protections for Hoosiers and fall inline with special interest groups.

My suspicions were confirmed upon seeing the amendment. There was no further testimony from citizens, however Rep. Bruce Borders was able to speak up for Hoosiers and address concerns with the amendment.

Rep. Barrett's response was essentially that "current vendor" emphasized how strong federal regulations were "in this space" and that he was unwilling to protect Hoosiers right to privacy. 

Rep. Barrett cites HIPAA protections, but remember, your information is currently being shared under HIPAA without your consent or knowledge.

It appears that Rep Barrett's loyalty does not lie with Hoosiers but with the special interest groups generating $17 million per year through the unauthorized sharing YOUR PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD.

Watch the exchange between Rep. Borders & Rep Barrett for yourself. [Select insurance committee and the date 2/4/25 then skip to 8 minutes]

Read more h4ml.org/handsoff.html and be sure to sign the petition!

Call the following Senators & tell them,

“Do not reduce the minimum age requirement of 11 for pharmacy vaccination in SB96. Patient-provider relationships are important, kids should not be farmed out to vaccine drive-thrus.”

Alting 317-232-9808
Becker 317-232-9494
Young 317-232-9517
Busch & K. Walker 317-232-9488
G. Walker 317-232-9489
Maxwell 317-232-9984
Dernulc 317-232-9414
Spencer & Jackson 317-232-9847
Niezgodski 317-232-9534

The fall of 2023 we sounded the alarm on "kids vax drive thrus" after a confidential informant notified us that retail pharmacies were being educated on completing childhood vaccine "catch-up" appointments.

Worst of all the Indiana Immunization Coalition was educating pharmacists:

“There are NO UPPER LIMITS on the number of vaccines that can be given at the same time. If a child is behind by 11, you give all 11.”

Much more info can be found on h4ml.org/kids-vax-drive-thru.html

Last year language did appear in SB192 that would not change the age limitation but did open up pharmacists ability to administer any CDC approved vaccination.

I had suspicion that the age restriction would be eliminated via an amendment.

Watch my testimony on your behalf on 1/24/24 in Senate Health & Providers Services Committee on SB192 (2024) Skip to 2 hrs 23 minutes. The screen will say SB 9, but that is incorrect, it was testimony for SB192.

This year the same language is back, with a different author and in a different committee.

Could they have made these changes in hopes that the language, and a potential amendment removing the age requirement would slip past us?

I don't believe that the State Department of Health or Indiana Immunization Coalition have given up on this issue. Evidence of my suspicion is written into HB 1571 that removes the age requirement of 11 for pharmacist administered vaccinations.

We must take action and protect Hoosier children from dangerous Vax Drive-Thrus!

SB120- DNA testing at time of arrest

This bill adds to current language that requires DNA collection at the time of arrest creating a misdemeanor for the refusal to submit to DNA testing.

I testified on your behalf yesterday voicing concerns over genetic privacy and a failure to provide due process.

DNA collection at the time of a felony arrest was instituted back in 2017, which is incredibly disturbing given the fact that the individual does not receive due process and has not been convicted of a crime.

I would love to think that our law enforcement is free of corruption and flaws, but we know that is not the case. I see many ways that the collection of DNA could go wrong.

Further, those not convicted of a crime must have the knowledge and actively seek to have their DNA removed from the database.

DNA cataloging of CONVICTED violent or sexual offenders may be prudent and help catch serial offenders, however due process must be provided. It is constitutional.

See my testimony on your behalf: Select the date 2/4/25, Senate Corrections & Criminal Law Committee and skip to 6 minutes 43 seconds.

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We understand the intention of this bill is to provide a remedy for families whose rights are violated, not to stop it in the first place.
We see the risks that have been overlooked by the supporters of this bill.

The reality, that the government, can, and will violate your parental rights in the case of a "compelling governmental interest" including vaccinating your child.

Andrea & I took some time this evening to discuss the bill, what it means, what it doesn't, and the risks you need to take into account before you make up your mind about Anti-parent SB 143. The video is posted below.

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The Indiana legislative season has started, and things are moving FAST.

It’s back. The same disastrous bill as last year’s SB 46 has returned, dressed up again as a so-called “Parental Rights” bill.

DON’T BE FOOLED. This bill is NOT about protecting parental rights. It’s about stripping them away.

Here’s the horrifying truth:

• Weakens Constitutional Protections: Parental rights are already safeguarded under the Constitution (Troxel v. Granville, 2000). This bill undermines those protections by introducing unnecessary qualifiers that could allow government overreach.

 

• Parental Rights Subordinated: SB 143 explicitly states that your rights as a parent can be overridden if the government deems it necessary for a "compelling governmental interest."

 

• Who Decides? What exactly counts as a "compelling governmental interest"? Who gets to make that call? Politicians? Bureaucrats? This language is vague and ripe for abuse.

 

• A Dangerous Precedent: Once this is law, it opens the door for future overreach into your family’s education, religion, and medical decisions—all under the guise of public interest.

Make no mistake, this bill is not just bad—it’s TERRIFYING.

We need you to act FAST to stop SB 143 before it goes any further.

Call these Senate Judiciary Committee members BEFORE 2 PM on January 8 and tell them:
“Parental rights are NOT secondary to 'compelling governmental interests.' Strike that language from SB 143 or KILL the bill!”

Here’s who to call:

Brown 317-232-9497
Koch 317-234-9425
Alexander 317-232-9984
Buck (317) 232-9466
Carrasco 317-232-9533
Clark 317-232-9400
Freeman 317-232-9490
Glick 317-232-9493
Pol 317-232-9404
Randolph 317-232-9532
Taylor 317-232-9427
 
This bill must die in committee. Let’s make it clear that Hoosiers will not tolerate this attack on parental rights.
 
Get the numbers and future alerts straight to your phone, text 260-286-0988 the code ANTIPARENT

Call and email these senators to tell them:
“I strongly support SB 14. Hoosiers have a right to food freedom. Please vote YES on SB 14!”
 
Sen. James Buck (R), District 21
Phone: 317-232-9494
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R), District 6
Phone: 317-232-9489
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Vaneta Becker (R), District 50
Phone: 317-232-9494
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Mike Bohacek (R), District 8
Phone: 317-232-9541
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Dan Dernulc (R), District 1
Phone: 317-232-9414
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R), District 48
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. James Tomes (R), District 49
Phone: 317-232-9414
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. La Keisha Jackson (D), District 34
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
 
Sen. Greg Taylor (D), District 33
Phone: 317-232-9427
Email: [email protected]

Get involved and stay informed! Join us for our H4ML Monthly Meeting on Thursday, January 16th to discuss these bills and more.

Details: h4ml.org/meeting

I want to thank our members!  

You all are AMAZING!

Thursday, I sent out a limited call to action via text, AND YOU SHOWED UP!

You went to bat, defending students at Franklin Central High School, who were being segregated based on vaccination status, and some who were facing religious discrimination.

I really didn't anticipate this being more than a quick text, potentially changing the choices of the school, but it grew legs and started running!

Since Thursday, I have talked with many people, not only in Marion County, but from people around the state, who are concerned about this issue.

So far, this seemingly small action made a significant impact on the offending school. I have not heard any indication, but I imagine that they will be changing their practices after the outcry heard from the local residents.

GREAT JOB HOOSIERS!

But that isn't it.

It appears this action may actually be changing the practices of other schools. More about this later.

So, for those of you who don't know what happened...

Independence is not dependent on bombs bursting in air.
 
Independence was a hard-fought battle in 1776, but the war rages on even today.
 
As we remember the sacrifices made for our country to be free of the oppression of the king, I can't help but think about the constant battle for independence.
 
So often, it is taken for granted, but each decision we make will feed independence or dependence.
 
Which do you choose?
 
Dependence or independence?
 
If you are reading this, I assume you choose independence. My experience is that you, members of Hoosier for Medical Liberty, take the opportunities to preserve your medical liberties along with the thousands of others we are able to connect with.
 
Independence is not guaranteed; recent history has shown us that.
 
During COVID we watched as our rights and freedoms were stripped away in the name of safety.
 
Hoosiers were told to "stay home stay safe," your businesses, places of worship, schools, jobs, support systems, and way of life were shut down.
 
Hoosiers were bullied into wearing masks and "social distancing." You were herded like cattle through grocery stores and made to fear your neighbors, friends, and family.
 
Your loved ones slipped into deep depression, killed by covid protocols, and others died alone and scared.
 
The wounds of COVID are still present.  Depression, substance abuse, psychological damage, educational setbacks, and financial ruin fester in silence. The vaccine-injured are struggling to find a way to merely survive.
 
New wounds are breaking open as the truth comes to light, most recently silent burning in the hearts of mothers who were victim to "miscarriage" after their vaccinations. Private torment they cannot escape due to betrayal by the medical system and even the responsibility they themselves played in the loss of the child they long for but will never meet.
 
These wounds and so much more are lost in the name of safety and science.
 
Bombs, bullets, and bayonets are not safe. Yet that is what our forefathers faced as they fought for our liberty.
 
Today, the threats of tyranny and oppression look different. They come in the form of safety, the greater good, equity, materialism, distraction, vanity, and even political correctness.
 
As you celebrate our independence, please take a moment to talk with your fellow Hoosiers about how we will take on these threats. They are not waiting; they are ever present.
 
We must start having conversations with our communities about these threats and how each of us will do our part in the ongoing war for independence and LIBERTY.
 
 
This Independence Day, H4ML commits to you that we will continue to illuminate the issues most important to your Medical Liberty.
 
Check out these recent news items:

1. "Avian Flu Outbreak & Preventing the Next Pandemic" Council on Foreign Relations & your elected officials
2. CTA: Call AG Rokita to join five other states in the lawsuit against Pfizer for the intentional deception of Hoosiers.
3. Fired after Religious exemption? One woman received $700k from courts in TN

 
This Independence Day, we ask you to support us in ensuring you stay up to date on all things Medical Liberty.
 
Donate today, with your most generous gift of $10, $25, $50, or $100.  Or, if you are able, join dozens of Hoosiers as they donate monthly to ensure steady support for Medial Liberty.

In Liberty,
Ashley Grogg MSN-RN

A jury in TN has awarded $700k on behalf of an employee who was denied religious accomodations when refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is why Hoosiers For Medical Liberty exists: To fight for your right to have a choice.

To keep that choice, join us!

If you were fired for not taking the vaccine, or from your employer refusing your request for exemption, you may find assistance here: https://www.sirillp.com/employment-attorneys/covid-19-vaccine-termination/

Read check out this article outlining the details of the case: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/federal-jury-says-bluecross-blueshield-must-pay-700-000-to-employee-fired-for-refusing-covid-19-vaccine/ar-BB1pef6t

This past weekend was the Indiana Republican Convention. Nearly 2,000 delegates gathered to cast their vote for the lieutenant governor candidate in a contentious race between Mike Braun’s pick, State Representative Julie McGuire, and Noblesville Pastor Micah Beckwith.
 
This convention was not simply about this one race. It was about the cultivation of victory by the liberty movement in Indiana and breaking the chokehold by establishment party bosses.
 
I am going to stop right here- Hoosiers for Medical Liberty is a non-partisan, single issue group. Our mission is to ensure the right to say no to vaccines (bodily integrity) for everyone. Further, Hoosiers for Medical Liberty does not endorse, support or oppose any political candidate, however, we do engage in issue discussion so that our members have the details they need to make an informed decisions.
 
Indiana has a Republican supermajority, and it is safe to say that the grassroots Republicans in the state are just as dissatisfied with their party as the Democrats are. The past four years have been responsible for the cultivation of change. Not just because people wanted it, but because YOU took action.
 
Over the course of four years Hoosiers gathered across the state, organizations, and networks formed.

This is truly cultivation. 

Much like gardening, creating change in politics is laborious. There are many steps and it is a continuous process because weeds can and will pop up, plants will die, produce will be small, scarred, or even rot while still on the vine. Weather is unpredictable and can change at any moment completely out of our control. 

The beautiful thing about gardening is that even though there are many challenges, with persistence and learning lessons over the course of a couple years, the process and progress become easier. Each year, as a gardener you learn valuable lessons, you know what to look for, you become accustomed to taking the time to tend your garden and make it something of beauty and sustenance.

I don’t know about you, but reading that list I can think of MANY times over the past four years that mirrored those same qualities in gardening. More on this later...
 
In my opinion, the result of the Lt. Governor's race was about so much more than one office. It was a clear sign of the momentum of the liberty movement in Indiana and its ability to enact accountability.
 
The Republican convention showed an immense victory for liberty-loving Hoosiers are tired of being told they have to settle for the status quo, and I am here to say the outcome was far more than what meets the eye. We are going to discuss all of this below.

1. The candidates rallied, ran tough campaigns and engaged with grassroots activists, bringing a close race.
2. Grassroots organizations exhibited their strengths and shaped the outcome through various means.
3. Many of the delegates present were first time convention goers, likely a secondary result of the Indiana PC Project by Hoosier Voices.
4. Medical Liberty was a prominent discussion point throughout the campaign and even on the stage. --- H4ML’s activists played a huge role.

 
First and foremost, I want to thank the H4ML activists who helped pass out our fliers at the convention. You stepped up and were true heroes!

We had about 12 volunteers making their rounds distributing THOUSANDS of fliers.

In a close race like the one for the lieutenant governor, we wanted to make sure each delegate knew where the two candidates stood on medical liberty. Only then could they make an informed decision nominating a candidate.

Thank you for making a difference!

Every action leading up to the vote made a difference.

How does a political outsider and underdog, Beckwith, beat out the hand-picked establishment sweetheart, McGuire?

Could it be medical liberty was firmly in the mind of the delegates as they voted, thanks to H4ML?  

An article by Indiana’s own Margaret Menge titled, “REVOLT in Indiana as patriots pick medical liberty activist as GOP nominee for lieutenant governor!” indicates so!

We have no arguments about the stance that Beckwith has taken over the last 4 years. We have witnessed as he fought to keep his church doors open, wrote thousands of religious exemptions for Hoosiers, and hosted liberty centric events.

Many Hoosiers texted and emailed asking for more information on the race due to conflicting conversation amongst voters and the increase of prominence of medical liberty in per-conference mailers.

Was McGuire for health Freedom?

McGuire sent delegates a letter claiming she had "produced significant results on issues like health freedom."

Unfortunately, we only had evidence that showed the opposite.

H4ML gave McGuire the opportunity to complete our survey and show her level of commitment to health freedom. She failed to return the survey.

Hoosiers, we know you trust us to share pertinent details with you and many of you depend on us for this information as you navigate busy lives while defending medical liberty.

Hoosiers deserve the ability to make informed decisions, and to do that they need facts, not empty campaign promises. This is why H4ML created fliers for the convention.

Our fliers warned of pending lockdowns, masking, and vaccine mandates and stated how McGuires previous votes as a state representative helped passed SEA4 (2023), also known as the "Governor's Pubic Health Commission", or "Health First Indiana". Fliers also highlighted the danger this law poses to the autonomy of counties as a result of financial strings.

In effort to ensure that delegates had excellent issue discussion on medical liberty, we also compared our membership to the list of delegates and found that over 130 of the 1800 Republican delegates received our text messages.

We sent a text message to the delegates we were connected with.

If you are a bit nerdy and care for some math keep reading. If not, skip the next paragraph. Just kidding, read it anyway!

This math shows the power of cultivation.

H4ML was able to reach just over 7% of the total number of delegates with digital messaging.

Even if 1 in every 4 of those 130 delegates (32) were undecided and chose to base their vote off of the information H4ML presented, that could have meant the difference in the extremely close Lieutenant Governor's race!

In a race resulting in 891 to 828, 32 votes moving to the other candidate would have meant 859 to 860 and a different result.

H4ML was able to share timely and factual issue discussion on one of the hottest topics for delegates and shine a light on truth. There is a reason that the Braun campaign was focusing on Medical Liberty- it was mentioned in multiple pieces of literature.

This issue will not be used as a political tool on H4ML's watch!

We are not in the business of telling you who to vote for, or who not to vote for. We want you to make an informed decision and we made sure that those representing you and forming your government were held accountable for their words and actions.

Even if you were not a delegate, even if you didn't know that this was taking place, YOU played an important role in ensuring accountability and protecting Liberty. Simply by you supporting us, making phone calls, sharing our posts or text messages YOU are directly impacting LIBERTY!
Thank you!

The next time you are feeling downtrodden or like your voice or vote doesn't count remember this story.

Look at those numbers.

I don't know about you, but in the summer, when my garden is bountiful, it is easy to forget all the hard work that went into getting it there. The focus is on the  harvest. It can be easy to think it all just happens by luck until the next year rolls around and you are facing the laundry list of preparations.

With a "garden" as big as Indiana, it needs a lot of tending.

H4ML was not the only one tending the garden.

In close races, the MOBILIZATION of grassroots and hard work makes all the difference.

First of all, the birth of a strong political movement came from the series of roll call votes as a result of Reps Nisly & Jacob in 2021 & 2022. The two years these men were in the statehouse together resulted in multiple roll call votes which created accountability in the Republican super-majority that we had not seen before.

Liberty Defense rose up and emboldened liberty candidates to run on constitutional principles.

The Tea Parties filled with steadfast rockstars were reinvigorated with the return of old members and new ones too! They hosted meet and greets, ensuring the grass roots could engage with candidates and ask questions.

Hoosier Voices, Mary & Curt Nisly toured Indiana educating citizens about the Indiana PC project and the "Most powerful position in politics." This investment resulted in the growth of leaders in counties across the state infusing the Republican party with new life on neglected positions typically filled by county chairs. If this doesn't make sense to you, visit hoosiervoices.com or indianapcproject.com.

As a delegate I witnessed various individuals and groups at the convention and it was absolutely amazing. They all played a role in ensuring that the voices of the people were heard.

At convention I heard stories of individuals getting active and recruiting 1/2 or more of the delegates in their counties who were first time convention goers.

I heard exclamations, "Oh my, I struggled so much with my health to be here, and my vote actually mattered. I can't believe it. I am so glad I came."

We had activists who shared personal hardship and "busting their budget" to attend convention as a guest to hand out fliers despite the fact that they wouldn't even be able to vote as a delegate.

Others "I only played a small part, I made a few phone calls and talked with my friends and neighbors."

When we look at the math, we must ask ourselves, what would have happened if ONE of those people hadn't taken the time to do what "little" they did?

YOUR ACTIONS MATTER.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.

Success in Indiana is not the result of just the candidates or the single groups, it is the result of liberty lovers cultivating victory through action!

Congratulations Hoosiers.

In Liberty,
Ashley Grogg MSN-RN


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