Utah Legislature Passes Bill That Would Ban Face Mask Requirements For Public Schools, Universities

Legislators in Utah passed a measure during a special session on Wednesday that prohibits public schools and universities from enforcing mask mandates in the coming school year.

According to The Associated Press, Republican Representative Val Peterson sponsored the bill. Peterson “said county officials would still be able to invoke mask orders in consultation with local health officials in schools that have coronavirus outbreaks. The legislation only applies to COVID-19 and would not prevent people from wearing face coverings,” per the AP.