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LOCAL HEALTH Act

Introduced: November 5, 2021 Introduced by: Frankel, Lois Democratic · Florida See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Nov 8, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Nov 5, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Nov 5, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Let Our Cities And Local businesses Help Employees Achieve Long-Term Health Act or the LOCAL HEALTH Act

This bill authorizes private businesses and local governments and agencies to require the use of face masks and take other measures aligned with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, provided that the required measures accommodate individuals with disabilities and include exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs.

The bill also (1) prohibits a state from establishing or enforcing a law that restricts an authorized measure, and (2) provides immunity to private businesses and local government entities from federal or state claims arising from an authorized measure unless the claim involves negligent behavior or willful misconduct.

What's happening now November 8, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2