Prohibiting mask discrimination for COVID-19.
HB 118 prohibits businesses, schools, and other public accommodations from denying services or access based on whether someone wears a face covering for COVID-19 prevention. It bans refusing service to customers or posting advertisements requiring masks as a condition for receiving goods, services, or educational access. Violations carry misdemeanor penalties of up to six months in jail or a $750 fine. The law applies to all public accommodations, including schools and colleges, and took effect July 1, 2022.
Bill status
failed
2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2022
Committee Review
House Failed
Feb 2022
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2022
Last action Feb 18, 2022
Floor votes · House Feb 18, 2022
How they voted
22–35
Failed · 1 other
Total votes 58
Feb 18, 2022
D
Democratic7
100% Nay
I
Independent1
100% Nay
N
Libertarian1
100% Nay
R
Republican49
53% Nay
Vote distribution
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All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
5
Key actions
0
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2022
Vote failed
House Vote: fail (22-35-1)
house
Feb 18, 2022
Introduced
H Did not Consider for Introduction
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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