New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 2341: Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 2341 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits certain COVID-19 mask and face covering mandates by state agencies. Primary sponsor: Jim Tedisco (Republican/Conservative). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO FINANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits state agencies from promulgating rules, regulations or any form of guidance requiring individuals under the age of eighteen who are not exhibiting COVID-19 related symptoms, as defined by the centers for disease control and prevention, to wear a mask or face covering in a public place or while participating in any recreational or organized sporting activity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 6 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tedisco | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 44 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Rob Ortt | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | Senate | 62 |
| Mark Walczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 49 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO FINANCE
- REFERRED TO FINANCE