13-7-6. Face coverings and qualified individuals.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)As used in this section:

(a)"Face covering" means a mask, shield, or other device that is intended to be worn in a manner to cover the mouth, nose, or face to prevent the spread of an infectious disease.

(b)"Health care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-3-403 .

(c)"Qualified individual" means an individual who experiences physical or emotional distress when wearing a face covering if the physical or emotional distress is caused by a diagnosed medical condition, mental health condition, or disability.

(2)Except as provided in Subsection (3)(a) , a place of public accommodation or enterprise regulated by the state may not require a qualified individual to wear a face covering as a condition for entering a premises owned or operated by the entity described in this Subsection

(2).

(a)Subject to Subsection (3)(b) , a health care facility or a physician's office may require the use of face coverings in an area in the health care facility where patient care or treatment is provided.

(b)Consistent with applicable federal law, nothing in Subsection (3)(a) allows a health care facility or a physician's office to deny services to a qualified individual who is not able to wear a face covering.

Enacted by Chapter 109 , 2025 General Session