LINK: House Bill 032
SPONSOR: Rep. Rob Beiswenger, Sen. Brian Lenney
IFF Analysis:
STATUS: Awaiting hearing in House State Affairs
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
The purpose of this legislation is to prevent the State of Idaho, it’s political subdivisions, or any state officers from mandating the use of face masks, face shields, or other face coverings as a means to prevent or slow the spread of a contagious or infectious disease.
LATEST NEWS:
1/21/25: Rep. Beiswenger introduced this bill in House State Affairs this morning. It is a near-copy of last year’s bill that passed the House but did not receive a hearing in the Senate. The committee voted to print the bill, with Rep. Todd Achilles requesting testimony from “public health experts”.
About Brian Almon
Brian Almon is the Editor of the Gem State Chronicle. He also serves as Chairman of the District 14 Republican Party and is a trustee of the Eagle Public Library Board. He lives with his wife and five children in Eagle.
