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NY A04309
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.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state agencies in New York from creating rules, regulations, or guidance that would require individuals under 18 years old to wear a mask or face covering in public places or during recreational or sporting activities, provided those individuals are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill defines "state agency" broadly to include executive departments, bureaus, commissions, agencies, boards, public authorities, the judiciary, and the legislature. It also clarifies that "face covering" includes cloth masks, surgical masks, and N95 respirators, and specifies that the prohibition does not apply to healthcare facilities established under Article 28 of the public health law or private healthcare facilities. The legislation is designed to prevent state agencies from mandating mask-wearing for asymptomatic minors in most public settings, taking effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Chris Tague (R)*,
Joe DeStefano (R),
Michael Durso (R),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Steve Hawley (R),
John Lemondes (R),
Brian Manktelow (R),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Robert Smullen (R),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4309 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A04309&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A04309 |
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