National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) has updated its map and chart that describes each state’s latest emergency orders and actions designed to safeguard residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, including statewide mask requirements.
In states without mask mandates, local governments, school districts, and businesses may still choose to require masks as they see fit.
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