North Dakota bans state officials from mandating masks despite governor s veto
The North Dakota Legislature may be the first in the nation to pass a sweeping prohibition on mask requirements imposed by the executive branch, though elected officials in a few other states have considered banning mask mandates in some form. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Demonstrators gathered outside the North Dakota Capitol in support of a proposal to ban mask mandates on April 5, 2021. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service
BISMARCK North Dakota lawmakers have overridden Gov. Doug Burgum’s veto on a bill that will bar state officials from issuing mask mandates in the future.
The North Dakota Legislature may be the first in the nation to pass a sweeping prohibition on mask requirements imposed by the executive branch, though elected officials in a few other states have considered banning mask mandates in some form.
From Representative Chet Pollert
BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Governor Doug Burgum has announced he will be signing into law a bill aimed at protecting North Dakota businesses and hospitals from lawsuits related the transmission of COVID-19. HB 1175 was introduced earlier this session by Representative Michael Howe (R-West Fargo) and passed both the House and Senate with widespread support.
Supporting in-state businesses and employees has been a top priority of the Assembly during this legislative session.
This legislation highlights the Legislative Assembly’s commitment to our state’s businesses, essential workers, and healthcare professionals who have worked tirelessly to keep North Dakota open during the pandemic. The bill provides that in-state businesses are immune from civil liability resulting from an individual’s exposure to COVID-19. Undoubtedly, North Dakota businesses have been relentless in serving our state during the last year. This bill ensures the
North Dakota governor vetoes bill banning state-issued mask mandates
The Republican governor s denial of House Bill 1323 on Wednesday, April 21, means the controversial proposal is dead unless two-thirds of each house in the GOP-led Legislature votes to override the veto. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum wears a mask during an interview in Bismarck on Sept. 3, 2020. Forum News Service file photo
BISMARCK North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill that would bar state officials from issuing mask mandates in the future.
The Republican governor s denial of House Bill 1323 on Wednesday, April 21, means the controversial proposal is dead unless two-thirds of each house in the GOP-led Legislature votes to override the veto. The bill made it through the House of Representatives with more than the two-thirds margin last week, but it would need to pick up at least two new supporters in the Senate where the legislation passe
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