HOUSE BILL NO. 6134
August 17, 2020, Introduced by Reps. Reilly,
Steven Johnson, Eisen, Paquette and Lower and referred to the Committee on
Government Operations.
the people of the state of michigan enact:
(a) "Face covering" includes, but is not limited to, a face mask, face shield, or respirator used to cover an individual's nose and mouth for sanitary purposes.
(b) "Governing body" means the body in which the legislative powers of a municipality are vested.
(c) "Municipality" means a county, city, village, or township.
Sec. 3. Beginning on the effective date of this act, the governing body of a municipality shall not adopt or enforce an ordinance, resolution, or policy that requires an individual to wear a face covering on public or private property or in a public or private building.
Sec. 5. Any provision in an ordinance, resolution, or policy adopted by the governing body of a municipality on or after the effective date of this act that violates section 3 is void and unenforceable.