New York bill A04309 prohibits state agencies from requiring individuals under 18 without COVID-19 symptoms to wear masks in public or during sports.

New York bill A04309 amends the executive law to prohibit state agencies from creating rules, regulations, or guidance that mandate masks for individuals under 18 who do not show COVID-19 symptoms, as defined by the CDC, in public places or during recreational or organized sports activities. The definition of "face-covering" includes cloth masks, surgical masks, and N95 respirators. The term "public place" excludes health care facilities. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York bill A04309 prohibits state agencies from requiring individuals under 18 without COVID-19 symptoms to wear masks in public or during sports.

New York bill A04309 amends the executive law to prohibit state agencies from creating rules, regulations, or guidance that mandate masks for individuals under 18 who do not show COVID-19 symptoms, as defined by the CDC, in public places or during recreational or organized sports activities. The definition of "face-covering" includes cloth masks, surgical masks, and N95 respirators. The term "public place" excludes health care facilities. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.