Bill > H0158

This bill proposes to prevent municipal corporations (local governments like cities or towns) from creating any ordinances, resolutions, rules, or regulations that would limit or prohibit the use of hygienic face masks. Specifically, the bill adds a new section to Vermont state law (24 V.S.A. § 2295a) that explicitly bars local governments from restricting people's ability to wear face masks. The bill also includes a provision that ensures these new rules will override any conflicting provisions in existing municipal charters, and it is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. While the bill does not specify the type or context of face mask usage, it appears to be a broad protection for individuals' rights to wear hygienic face masks in municipal settings, potentially in response to previous restrictions or potential future limitations on mask-wearing.

Government Affairs

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.158