2021 Senate Bill 257

Limit epidemic emergency order intrusions into family gatherings and spectating

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Michael MacDonald (R-10)

To prohibit the state health department from imposing restrictions on members of a family or household observing another member in a sporting event, dining out together at a single table, or otherwise gathering together.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 23, 2021

Amendment offered

To also bar state orders that ban an individual from traveling to another property he or she owns, that ban high school graduation ceremonies, or that ban an individual from buying a product in a store.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 20 to 15 (details)

To prohibit the state health department from imposing restrictions on members of a family or household observing another member in a sporting event, dining out together at a single table, or otherwise gathering together. Also, to prohibit orders that bar an individual from traveling to another property he or she owns, or ban high school graduation ceremonies, or ban an individual from buying a product in a store.

Received in the House

March 23, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations