Requiring face coverings in certain situations and providing a penalty

1. The individual is indoors, other than at a private residence, or in an enclosed space, as defined in the bill.

2. Another individual who is not a member of the individual's household or living unit is present in the same room or enclosed space.

The bill includes a number of exceptions. Specifically, an individual who is otherwise required to wear a face covering under the bill may remove the face covering in the following situations:

1. While eating, drinking, or sleeping.

2. When communicating with an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and communication cannot be achieved through other means.

3. While obtaining a service that requires the temporary removal of the face covering.

4. While swimming or on duty as a lifeguard.

5. While speaking in a public forum and the individual speaking is at least six feet away from all other persons at all times.

6. When engaging in work where wearing a face covering would create a risk to the individual, as determined by government safety guidelines.

7. When necessary to confirm the individual's identity, including when entering a financial institution.

8. When federal or state law or regulations prohibit wearing a face covering.

9. When the individual cannot wear a face covering due to a medical condition, intellectual or developmental disability, mental health condition, or a sensory sensitivity.

10. When incarcerated.

Additionally, the legislature and the courts are also exempt from the requirements of the bill.

Under the bill, a person who intentionally violates the bill's face covering requirement may be subject to a forfeiture of up to $200.