BOISE, Idaho — Lawmakers amended a bill that would ban the state, public health departments and even school districts from requiring masks to add a penalty on Friday.
Under the amendment made by the Idaho House, the legislation now says that if a political subdivision enacts a mask mandate, any public health order or emergency declaration that the entity is operating under will be terminated.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Karey Hanks, a Republican from St. Anthony.
Under the bill, schools wouldn’t be able to require masks on campus, but private businesses could require masks.
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