2021-2022 Regular SessionGeorgia Legislature

HB637: Health; persons to wear masks, hoods, or other devices to prevent the spread of a contagious or infectious disease during and for 12 months following the conclusion of a public health emergency; authorize

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of hazardous conditions, preventable diseases, and metabolic disorders, so as to authorize persons to wear masks, hoods, or other devices to prevent the spread of a contagious or infectious disease during and for 12 months following the conclusion of a public health emergency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Bill History

2/24/2021
House Hopper
House of Representatives
2/25/2021
House First Readers
House of Representatives
2/26/2021
House Second Readers
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(2/24/2021)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Health and Human Services(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/1/197010.3 KB