HI HB726

Requires every person to wear a face covering covering nose and mouth in public settings, with violations subject to a civil fine (amount not specified in bill text)

Establishes 12 exemptions including medical conditions, children under five, individuals eating/drinking/smoking, outdoor settings with six feet distance, first responders, and those covered by state or county COVID-19 orders

Obligates business and operation owners to refuse admission or service to individuals without face coverings unless exempt; non-enforcement may result in fines and mandatory closure

Defines "face covering" as tightly woven fabric without holes or valves secured around head; clarifies face shields do not substitute for face coverings except for individuals with medical conditions

Takes effect July 1, 2050 and repeals December 31, 2021, or when the last COVID-19 emergency proclamation issued by the governor expires, whichever occurs sooner