HI HB726

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

Exempts 12 categories including: children under five, individuals with medical conditions, those eating/drinking/smoking, people in private vehicles with household members only, first responders, individuals maintaining six feet distance outdoors, and those covered by specific COVID-19 orders

Mandates businesses refuse service to individuals without face coverings unless exempt; businesses failing to enforce requirements may face fines and mandatory closure

Establishes that face coverings must comply with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations and specifically excludes face shields as substitutes except for those with medical conditions precluding mask use

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