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Utah House approves resolution to terminate local face‑covering orders, 45‑29
Summary
The Utah House passed substitute SJR 3 on Jan. 20, 2022, voting 45–29 to urge the end of local public-health face‑covering orders; supporters said mandates are ineffective and divisive, while opponents cited recent COVID deaths, classroom disruption and worker safety.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 20, 2022, voted 45 to 29 to approve first substitute SJR 3, a joint resolution to terminate public-health orders pertaining to face coverings and to express the Legislature’s preference that such mandates be removed.
Sponsor Representative Perucci framed the resolution as restoring individual choice and easing divisiveness, saying data from other jurisdictions and changes in the omicron wave warrant removing mandates. "Voting to remove this mandate does not remove an individual's ability to wear a mask," Perucci told members,…
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