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ID H0493

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the state, political subdivisions, and officials from mandating use of medical face masks, face shields, or other face coverings to prevent or slow spread of contagious or infectious diseases
  • Prevents face coverings from being required as a condition for entry, education, employment, or other services
  • Requires any state, political subdivision, or official recommendations for face coverings to include notice that the recommendation is not mandatory
  • Exempts vocational settings where protective face masks are mandatory safety requirements, including healthcare professionals, workers with hazardous materials, and industrial environments requiring respiratory protection
  • Exempts use of face masks to address behavioral risks in confined facilities, including psychiatric hospitalization and correctional facilities

Legislative Description

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

MASK MANDATES

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

2/19/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/19/2024
State Affairs2/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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