Mask Mandate To Be Dropped For Minnesota Lawmakers On House Floor

CBS Minnesota

February 16, 2022

Beginning this week, masks will no longer be required for Minnesota lawmakers and staff on the floor of the House of Representatives. Additionally, a return to work schedule is on the books for staff members at the Minnesota State Office Building.

House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, wrote Tuesday that masking rules at the Capitol will change in the coming days. Starting Thursday, masks will be encouraged but not required for lawmakers and staff inside the House Chamber. The public and the media will also not be required to wear masks in the House galleries.

However, masks will still be required in all other areas controlled by the House of Representatives, including the Capitol and State Office Building areas, offices and committee rooms.

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