Legislation introduced to ban mask mandates in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho — Legislation to prohibit mask mandates by government entities in Idaho has been introduced.

The House State Affairs Committee on Tuesday cleared the way for a potential hearing on the bill put forward by a dozen conservative lawmakers. Republican Rep. Karey Hanks says requiring healthy individuals to wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and other diseases can cause physical and emotional harm.

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