SF 2450

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 12/29/2021 02:15pm

A bill for an act
relating to public health; modifying requirements for face coverings in youth sports.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin FACE COVERINGS IN ORGANIZED YOUTH SPORTS.
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new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, "organized youth sports" means any sports activity
in which participants are children or adolescents and which is organized by an entity,
association, club, or organization providing for registration of participants and oversight on
a regular basis for a defined period of time. Sports activities within this definition include
all sports offered by schools, both public and nonpublic, the Minnesota State High School
League, or similar organizations, as well as dance, cheerleading, and other sports traditionally
offered by supplemental associations or organizations.
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new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Executive Orders 20-81, 21-01, and 21-11, a participant in organized
youth sports is not required to wear a face covering while participating in the organized
youth activity, including practices. A participant may wear a face covering if their parent
or legal guardian wants their child to wear a face covering while participating in organized
youth sports.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. This
section expires upon termination or rescission of any executive order that requires mandatory
wearing of face coverings as it relates to the infectious disease known as COVID-19.
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