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mask mandates; minors; parental consent

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2022

CHAPTER 184

HOUSE BILL 2616

An Act

amending title 1, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding article 2; relating to mask mandates.

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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 1, chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding article 2, to read:

ARTICLE 2. MASK MANDATES

START_STATUTE1-611. Mask and face covering mandates; minors; consent of parent or guardian

NOtwithstanding any other law, this state, any political subdivision of this state, any other governmental entity, any school district or any charter school may not require that a mask or face covering be worn by a person under eighteen years of age without the express consent of the person's parent or guardian. END_STATUTE

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR APRIL 25, 2022.

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE APRIL 25, 2022.