The proposed bill would amend current statutes to prohibit governmental entities from imposing mask mandates or vaccination requirements on Arizona residents. Specifically, it would revise the existing law to state that no resident can be required to wear a mask or face covering, except in cases of long-standing workplace safety and infection control measures unrelated to COVID-19. Additionally, the bill would expand the definition of "governmental entity" to include the federal government and would apply these provisions to special health care districts.

Furthermore, the bill would eliminate the exception that allowed health care institutions owned or operated by governmental entities to require vaccinations. It would also change the chapter heading of Title 44, Chapter 38 from "Businesses Exempt from Mask Mandate" to "Businesses - Mask and Vaccination Mandates," and establish a new section that prohibits businesses from requiring individuals to wear masks or receive vaccinations to enter their premises or be employed, with the same exceptions for workplace safety measures.

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