@luckytran
It's official: Mask ban in Nassau County, New York passes along party lines, 12-0 (7 abstentions). It makes wearing a mask a misdemeanor (with unclear health and religious exceptions) and gives police the power to fine people wearing a mask $1,000 and sentence them to jail time.
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Source: https://x.com/luckytran/status/1820605979412603280
Edit: added information below
@luckytran
Here's the Nassau County mask ban bill language. Health and religious exceptions are noted, but leaves it up to the judgement of the police officer. As written, the ban applies to all public spaces, not just protests. There will be many legal challenges.
[https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/3192?fileID=247452]
@luckytran
If you are in Nassau County, please keep wearing mask. The mask ban bill does still include a health exception, so you have the right to assert that you are wearing a mask for health reasons. But the bill gives cops power to intimidate people wearing a mask, so please be careful.
@luckytran
Thank you to all the courageous advocates who testified in person against the Nassau County mask ban today, & had to endure harassment by police, legislators, & anti-maskers, & exposed to a high risk COVID situation. Though the bill passed, showing there's resistance is critical!
@luckytran
It's devastating Nassau County mask ban passed, and it's going to harm many people. But do not give up. This is a long-term fight. There will be legal challenges, and there will be more battles at county and state level. If you've been on the sidelines, it's time to step up!