New State Laws Hamstring Public Health Officials

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2021
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The Pew Charitable Trusts

This article explores how new states laws passed during COVID-19 curtail health agencies' emergency powers to invoke restrictions like quarantines and mask-wearing mandates. A map of the U.S. highlights which states have enacted laws and provides examples of the legislation.

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Published on 10/22/2021