vaccination mandates; masks; prohibition
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Overview
This bill prohibits governmental entities in Arizona from requiring residents to wear masks on their premises, except for existing workplace safety measures. It also prevents state and local governments from requiring vaccinations for COVID-19 or any related variants, with a specific exception for government-owned healthcare institutions. The bill aims to limit government mandates related to public health measures.
Key provisions
- Prohibits governmental entities from requiring mask-wearing on their premises.
- Prevents state and local governments from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Exempts government-owned healthcare institutions from vaccination requirements.
- Defines ‘governmental entity’ as including the state and its political subdivisions that receive state tax revenues.
Who is affected
- Residents of Arizona
- Governmental entities (state and local)
- Healthcare institutions (specifically, government-owned)
Notable changes
- Overrides existing laws requiring vaccinations for COVID-19.
- Limits the authority of state and local governments to implement public health mandates.
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