Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies
Summary
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Carrie Woerner
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Joe DeStefano
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Michael Durso
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian
Co
Phil Palmesano
RRepublican
Co
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
Co
Steve Hawley
RRepublican
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