North Carolina Lawmakers Push Anti-Masking Bill Despite Health Concerns

The proposed legislation would criminalize mask-wearing in public, sparking fears among immunocompromised residents.

House Bill 237 aims to repeal pandemic-era mask exemptions, making it illegal to wear masks in public for health reasons.
Supporters argue the bill targets criminals who conceal their identities, while critics warn it endangers vulnerable populations.
Immunocompromised individuals, including cancer survivors, could face prosecution for protecting their health.
The bill has passed the state Senate and is now under consideration in the GOP-majority House.
Governor Roy Cooper is expected to veto the bill, but a Republican supermajority could override it.