MN SF66

Requires all persons in Minnesota to wear a facial covering covering nose and mouth in indoor public spaces (stores, restaurants, public transportation, workplaces, pharmacies, doctors' offices, dental offices, businesses) and outdoor public spaces where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained.

Exempts children under 8 years of age and persons with a medical condition that makes breathing while wearing a facial covering difficult.

Allows businesses to refuse service to any person not wearing a facial covering unless the person has a qualifying medical exemption.

Takes effect the day following final enactment and remains in effect until the commissioner of health declares that wearing a facial covering is no longer necessary for public health.

Cites a University of Washington study projecting that widespread mask wearing would reduce coronavirus deaths by 45,000 lives between enactment and November and enable businesses to reopen and remain open.