HB 30-03: Repeal of the Mask Mandate Act (Passed)

[Dr. MB]

A BILL
To ease restrictions during the Covid pandemic.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

Section I. Title

1. This bill may be known as the "Repeal of the Mask Mandate Act".

Section II. Content

1. F.L. 26-05, the Mask Mandate Act, is repealed in its entirety.
2. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to invalidate actions taken to enforce it prior to its repeal.

Sponsor: MB

[Dr. MB]

Context: Original bill

A BILL

To provide for a nationwide police on masks to mitigate and reduce the spread of the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Be it Enacted in both Chambers of Congress Assembled,

Mask Mandate Act

To mandate the usage of masks nationwide in response to the COVID 19 pandemic

Section 1. Provisions
1. Starting within 5 days after the passage of this bill, all regions receiving federal funding for police departments must institute mandatory usage of masks in the following situations:
    a. In any means of public transport
    b. In any shops, commerce or other public enclosed spaces; except those dedicated to the consumption of food and drinks
    c. Inside cars, if the car is operating as a commercial transportation service, such as a taxi, rideshare, shuttle service, or medical transport
2. People who do not follow this rule shall be fined $100
    a. This fine shall increase to $200 for any subsequent offenses
3. This bill shall not apply to people under the age of 10, nor to anyone with health issues where a doctor has prescribed that the usage of a mask would be negative for the patient's health
    a. A valid doctor's advisory must be present
4. This bill shall automatically sunset on December 31st, 2021; or when the WHO declares the COVID-19 pandemic officially over
5. States may be exempted from having the mask mandate apply within them if they provide a formal request for an exemption to the President and the President accepts this request within 7 days.
6. Effective 14 days from the passage of this bill, all places of business shall be required to display a QR code for the DefeatCoronavirus app at their entrances or reception areas.
    a. Failure to follow this requirement shall result in a penalty per offence of $500 for first-time offenders.

Section 2. Enforcement
1. Regional and local police departments not enforcing this mandate shall have funding withheld.
    a. Except in circumstances where an exemption is granted per Section 1.5

People's Regional Senate
Passed 3-2-1 In the Atlasian Senate Assembled,

As Amended:
People’s House of Representatives
Passed 8-0-0-1 in the House of Representatives Assembled,

Anyway President Sestak's recent executive order nullified enforcement of this law on federal property but it still applies everywhere else - until December 31, 2021. It's time to end this requirement once and for all. The pandemic is close to an end and with vaccine efforts stepping up it's become unnecessary for people who have been vaccinated to wear masks.

[Esteemed Jimmy]

I support this bill.

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Sounds good

[Talleyrand]

Motion for a final vote.

[Joseph Cao]

I also support this and would like to second the motion for a final vote.

[Dr. MB]

A final vote has started here. 72 hours.

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[Saint Milei]

Aye

[Esteemed Jimmy]

Aye

[P. Clodius Pulcher did nothing wrong]

Aye

[lfromnj]

Aye

[Dr. MB]

This has the votes to pass and will close in 24 hours

[Continential]

Aye

[Talleyrand]

aye

[Harvey Updyke Jr🌹]

Aye.

Good job on getting vaccinated, Atlasia

[Dr. MB]

This bill passes.

Aye (: Harvey, Talleyrand, Ishan, Lfromnj, Razze, Jimmy, Deadprez, MB
No vote (1): Cao

[Dr. MB]

A BILL
To ease restrictions during the Covid pandemic.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Atlasia in Congress assembled,

Section I. Title

1. This bill may be known as the "Repeal of the Mask Mandate Act".

Section II. Content

1. F.L. 26-05, the Mask Mandate Act, is repealed in its entirety.
2. Nothing in this Act shall be interpreted as to invalidate actions taken to enforce it prior to its repeal.

Passed 8-0-0-1 in the Atlasian House assembled