PRINTER'S NO. 1278
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1218
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY DAVANZO, COX, DIAMOND, HERSHEY, KAUFFMAN, KEEFER,
LEWIS DELROSSO, MILLARD, MOUL, O'NEAL, SAYLOR, TOPPER AND
ZIMMERMAN, APRIL 19, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT, APRIL 19, 2021
AN ACT
Granting authority to sports organizations relating to mask
wearing during sporting events.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Short title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the Sports Mask
Freedom Act.
Section 2. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Sports organization." A school district, recreational club,
community league or other organization that directs and oversees
sporting events for individuals under 18 years of age.
Section 3. Authority.
Notwithstanding any law, regulation or ordinance to the
contrary, a sports organization has the exclusive authority to
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determine whether individuals under the direction and oversight
of the sports organization must wear masks during sporting
events.
Section 4. Effective date.
This act shall take effect immediately.
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