If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by prohibiting governmental entities from imposing any requirements on Arizona residents to wear masks or face coverings, regardless of whether they are on governmental premises. The existing exemptions for special health care districts and long-standing workplace safety measures unrelated to COVID-19 would be removed. Additionally, the bill would expand the prohibition on vaccination mandates to include any disease or virus, rather than being limited to COVID-19, and would eliminate the exemption for health care institutions owned or operated by government entities.

The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to the language of the statutes. Specifically, it clarifies that governmental entities cannot require vaccinations for any disease or virus, and it removes previous language that allowed for certain exceptions. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the prohibitions against mask and vaccination mandates imposed by governmental entities in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-681, 36-685, 44-7952
House Engrossed Version: 36-681, 36-685, 44-7952
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-681, 36-685