The Pennsylvania House passed a bill on Wednesday to prevent government agencies and state-funded colleges and universities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports. The bill also limits the power of health authorities during pandemics. The bill, SB 618 (pdf), passed along party lines by 112-89 and now it waits for the Senate’s concurrence on the House amendments. The Rules and Executive Nominations Committee of the Senate approved the amended bill on Thursday morning. The bill prohibits colleges or universities receiving state funds from requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to use any service, attend a class in person, or undertake other activities. Government entities are subject to similar requirements and are not allowed to include vaccination information on an ID or develop an electronic tracking system for such information. The bill also prevents the Secretary of Health from ordering a closure or requiring an individual who hasn’t been exposed to a contagious …