Nassau County lawmakers approve bill to ban masks in public

Nassau County lawmakers approved a bill making the wearing of masks in public a misdemeanor, with exemptions for health and religious reasons. The bill, passed by the Republican majority, has faced criticism from Democrats who advocate for protecting individual liberties. They proposed an alternative legislation targeting mask use during crimes while safeguarding lawful mask wearers. Concerns about selective prosecution and enforcement of the ban have been raised by civil liberties groups.

Keywords: Nassau County, mask mandate, civil liberties

Source: WABC-TV

Update At: 8/7/2024