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SB29: Substitute for SB 29 by Committee on Public Health and Welfare - Removing the authority of the county or joint board of health or local health officer to prohibit public gatherings when necessary for the control of infectious or contagious disease.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill removes the authority of local health officials to ban public gatherings when necessary to control infectious or contagious diseases.

Who This Affects

Residents and visitors attending events like concerts, festivals, and sporting events may be affected. This change could impact public health measures during disease outbreaks.

Key Provisions

• Removes authority for local health officials to prohibit public gatherings • Affects control of infectious or contagious diseases • Applies to county or joint board of health and local health officers

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Timeline

Introduced

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Last Action

House Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 86 Nay: 38

Apr 9, 2025

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