Bill Summary for H 557 (2021-2022)

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Apr 13 2021

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House Bill 557 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 13, 2021
AN ACT TO REQUIRE FITNESS CENTERS AND GYMS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WATER FOUNTAIN OR TOUCHLESS WATER BOTTLE REFILLING STATION DURING THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY.
Intro. by Johnson.

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Directs that all interim guidelines issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, executive orders issued by the Governor, and other guidance issued by executive or local government agencies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic relating to fitness centers and gyms require indoor fitness centers to provide at least one operating water fountain or touchless water bottle refill station. Does not require installation of water fountains or refill stations where not required by law. Effective when the bill becomes law and expires when Executive Order No. 116 (COVID-19 state of emergency) is rescinded.