Gov. Greg Gianforte will rescind the state’s mask and other COVID-19 mandates, but it won’t happen immediately.
At a press conference held Tuesday, the newly sworn-in governor announced such action would take place after two criteria are met:
1. An altered Phase 1B of vaccination distribution that now includes people ages 70 and older, and people ages 16 to 69 that have specific underlying medical conditions.
2. The drafting of legislation that would protect businesses, schools and churches that follow COVID-19 guidelines from lawsuits.