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AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,1,5 5(4m) Required face coverings in certain situations.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,1,6 6(a) Definitions. In this subsection:
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,1,97 1. “Enclosed space” means a confined space open to the public where
8individuals congregate, including outdoor bars, outdoor restaurants, taxis, public
9transit, ride-share vehicles, and outdoor park structures.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,5
12. “Face covering” means a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover
2the nose and mouth completely. “Face covering” includes a bandana, a cloth face
3mask, a disposable or paper mask, a neck gaiter, or a religious face covering. “Face
4covering” does not include face shields, mesh masks, masks with holes or openings,
5or masks with vents.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,76 3. “Physical distancing” means maintaining at least 6 feet of distance from
7individuals who are not members of an individual's household or living unit.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,98 (b) Face covering required. Every individual age 5 and older in this state shall
9wear a face covering if both of the following apply:
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1110 1. The individual is indoors or in an enclosed space, other than at a private
11residence.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1312 2. Another person or persons who are not members of the individual's
13household or living unit are present in the same room or enclosed space.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1414 (c) Exceptions.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1615 1. An individual who is otherwise required to wear a face covering may remove
16the face covering in any of the following situations:
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1717 a. While eating or drinking.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,1918 b. When communicating with an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing and
19communication cannot be achieved through other means.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,2120 c. While obtaining a service that requires the temporary removal of the face
21covering, such as dental services.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,2222 d. While sleeping.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,2,2323 e. While swimming or on duty as a lifeguard.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,324 f. While a single individual is giving a religious, political, media, educational,
25artistic, cultural, musical, or theatrical presentation for an audience, the individual

1may remove the face covering when actively speaking. While the face covering is
2removed, the individual must remain at least 6 feet away from all other individuals
3at all times.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,54 g. When engaging in work where wearing a face covering would create a risk
5to the individual, as determined by government safety guidelines.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,76 h. When necessary to confirm the individual's identity, including when
7entering a bank, credit union, or other financial institution.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,88 i. When federal or state law or regulations prohibit wearing a face covering.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,119 2. In accordance with guidelines published by the federal centers for disease
10control and prevention, all of the following individuals are exempt from the face
11covering requirement in par. (b):
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,1512 a. Children under the age of 5. Children between the ages of 2 and 5 are
13encouraged to wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible. The federal
14centers for disease control and prevention does not recommend masks for children
15under the age of 2.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,1616 b. Individuals who have trouble breathing.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,1817 c. Individuals who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to
18remove the face covering without assistance.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,3,2119 d. Individuals with medical conditions, intellectual or developmental
20disabilities, mental health conditions, or other sensory sensitivities that prevent the
21individual from wearing a face covering.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,222 e. Incarcerated individuals. The department of corrections shall continue to
23comply with COVID-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of its staff and
24individuals in its care. Local governments are strongly encouraged to continue or

1create COVID-19 protocols to ensure the health and safety of their staff and
2individuals in their care.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,43 (d) Legislature and judiciary. State facilities or offices under the control of the
4legislature or the supreme court are exempt from this subsection.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,75 (e) Preservation of medical supplies. To conserve limited supplies of N95 masks
6and other medical-grade supplies, individuals are discouraged from using such
7supplies as face coverings.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,98 (f) Local orders. Local governments may issue orders that are more restrictive
9than this subsection.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,1110 (g) Enforcement. This subsection is enforceable by civil forfeiture of not more
11than $200.
AB1-SSA1-AA1-SA1-AA1,4,1412 (h) Duration. This subsection shall remain in effect until the conclusion of a
13national emergency declared by the U.S. president under 50 USC 1621 in response
14to the 2019 novel coronavirus.”.”.”.
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