AB-1326
Health & Public Health

Masks: individual or public health.

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2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Undeveloped 'intent bill' that establishes an individual's right to wear masks in public places for health protection.
  • Allows mask requirements to be modified for security, driving safety, work qualifications, and emergency healthcare.

Summary

Assembly Member Ahrens has introduced an intent bill to establish an individual's right to wear protective masks in public places for health reasons. The bill aims to protect personal choice in mask-wearing while maintaining exceptions for security, identification, and emergency healthcare protocols, though specific provisions will be refined as the legislation develops.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Health Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Shannon GroveR
Senator
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Brian JonesR
Senator
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Shannon GroveR
Senator
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Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
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Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
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John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Bill Author

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Introduced By

Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member
40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

Latest Voting History

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May 8, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5821979PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Undeveloped 'intent bill' that establishes an individual's right to wear masks in public places for health protection.
  • Allows mask requirements to be modified for security, driving safety, work qualifications, and emergency healthcare.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Patrick Ahrens
Patrick AhrensD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Ahrens has introduced an intent bill to establish an individual's right to wear protective masks in public places for health reasons. The bill aims to protect personal choice in mask-wearing while maintaining exceptions for security, identification, and emergency healthcare protocols, though specific provisions will be refined as the legislation develops.

40% progression
Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Rules
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Committee
Assembly Health Hearing
Assembly Health Hearing
Introduced. To print.
Assembly Floor
Introduced. To print.
Introduced. To print.

Latest Voting History

View History
May 8, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5821979PASS

Contacts

Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
0 of 6 row(s) selected.
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Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Brian JonesR
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Mike McGuireD
Senator
Committee Member
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Eloise ReyesD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
John LairdD
Senator
Committee Member
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Patrick AhrensD
Assemblymember
Bill Author