Oklahoma lawmakers are gearing up to battle the federal government on vaccine mandates during the legislative session that begins in February. But the head of the State Chamber cautions lawmakers to take careful aim in their efforts so as to avoid wounding Oklahoma businesses. State Sen. Rob Standridge, R-Norman, filed Senate Bill 1106, which would create the “Citizen Health Mandate Protection Act.” The measure would allow employees to sue their employer “for actual and punitive damages for injuries or illness caused by a vaccination” if the employer required vaccination as a condition of employment. The minimum award for punitive damages, as proscribed by SB 1106, would be $1 million. Chad Warmington, president and CEO of The State Chamber, said SB 1106 improperly puts the target on the backs of local business leaders instead of federal regulators.