Anyone in Shawnee County can opt out of the mask mandate, but the city of Topeka and Shawnee County buildings have slightly different rules.
Commissioners voted on Monday to allow any party in Shawnee County to opt out of the mask mandate. That could mean businesses, churches or nonprofits might not require masks.
Commissioner Aaron Mays introduced the amendment so the county could have additional legal protection. Senate Bill 40 made it possible for people to sue the county over mask mandates.
How did mask requirements in Shawnee County change?
Recent votes by the commissioners made COVID-19 health orders recommendations rather than restrictions and allowed “any party” to opt out of the mask mandate.
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