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ID H0493
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2024
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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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
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