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ID H0430

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, and private employers from mandating face masks, face shields, or other face coverings to prevent or slow the spread of contagious or infectious diseases.

  • Prevents face coverings from being required as a condition for entry, education, employment, or other services by the state, political subdivisions, officials, or private employers.

  • Requires any recommendations for face coverings to include a notice stating the recommendation is not mandatory.

  • Terminates any disaster emergency or public health order if the state or a political subdivision violates the mask mandate prohibition.

  • Excludes hospitals and health care facilities from the definition of "political subdivision," "state," and "private employer," allowing them to set their own mask policies.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of mask mandates.

MASK MANDATES

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs

11/15/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs11/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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