California AB1326 allows individuals to wear health masks in public places to protect health.

California AB1326 adds a chapter to the Health and Safety Code, establishing the right to wear a health mask in public places for health protection. A health mask is defined as a medical grade mask, such as a surgical or N95 respirator. The bill specifies that removal of a health mask should be temporary and limited to specific purposes, such as identification or security checks, and should not be used to require prolonged removal in workplaces or public places. The bill also ensures that its provisions do not conflict with existing nondiscrimination protections.

California AB1326 allows individuals to wear health masks in public places to protect health.

California AB1326 adds a chapter to the Health and Safety Code, establishing the right to wear a health mask in public places for health protection. A health mask is defined as a medical grade mask, such as a surgical or N95 respirator. The bill specifies that removal of a health mask should be temporary and limited to specific purposes, such as identification or security checks, and should not be used to require prolonged removal in workplaces or public places. The bill also ensures that its provisions do not conflict with existing nondiscrimination protections.