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HB 32: MASK MANDATES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the prohibition of mask mandates.
Prohibits the State of Idaho, political subdivisions, and officials from mandating face masks, shields, or coverings to prevent contagious diseases. Adds new Section 67-2362 to Idaho Code with exemptions for occupational safety and confined facilities. Declares emergency; signed into law March 4, 2025.
Status
Signed by Governor (March 5, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 21, 2025
Sponsors
- STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- February 13, 2025 — Senate: Read second time; filed for Third Reading
- February 21, 2025 — Senate: Read third time in full – PASSED - 27-6-2AYES – Adams, Anthon, Bernt, Bjerke, Blaylock, Burtenshaw, Carlson, Cook, Den Hartog, Foreman, Galloway, Grow, Harris, Hart, Keyser, Kohl, Lakey, Lenney, Nicho (passed)
- February 25, 2025 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- February 26, 2025 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- February 26, 2025 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- February 27, 2025 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- February 28, 2025 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 11:22 a.m. on February 27, 2025
- March 5, 2025 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 4, 2025 Session Law Chapter 11 Effective: 03/04/2025
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