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OH HB617

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wiggam

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits requiring individuals to wear masks or facial coverings in places of public accommodation, state agency facilities, and courts
  • Defines places of public accommodation broadly to include hotels, restaurants, theaters, schools, hospitals, retail stores, banks, libraries, parks, and other public venues
  • Allows individuals to seek injunctive relief, declaratory judgment, or file private civil actions for alleged violations
  • Provides civil remedies of three times actual damages (minimum $200) plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs if a violation is proven by preponderance of evidence
  • Exempts private residences from the mask requirement restrictions

Legislative Description

Protect individuals from being compelled to wear a mask

Health and Human Services : Public Health

Last Action

Referred to committee: Public Health Policy

6/11/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Health Policy6/11/2024

Full Bill Text

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