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NJ S3895

NJ S3895
Prohibits mandatory mask use in licensed child care centers.


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Introduced
06/10/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that no child attending a child care center licensed pursuant to the provisions of P.L.983, c.492 (C.30:5B-1 et seq.) shall be required to wear a mask while present in indoor or outdoor areas on the premises of the child care center. Nothing in the bill is to be construed to prohibit any child from voluntarily wearing a mask while present in any indoor or outdoor area of a licensed child care center.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits mandatory mask use in licensed child care centers. Specifically, it states that no child attending a licensed child care center shall be required to wear a mask while present on the premises, either indoors or outdoors. However, the bill also clarifies that children are still permitted to voluntarily wear masks if they choose to do so. The bill is set to take effect immediately and expire on December 31, 2021.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 06/10/2021)

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