The Los Angeles City Council has given tentative approval to lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events.
The city ordinance, which went into effect Nov. 8, requires people over age 12 to show proof of vaccination before patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings. The law also requires people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to attend outdoor events with 5,000 or more people.
On March 9, the City Council voted 12-0 to approve a motion introduced by Council President Nury Martinez that essentially calls for rescinding the requirements, although individual businesses would be permitted to voluntarily require proof of vaccination from patrons. That motion requested the city attorney to prepare an ordinance to rescind the mandate, which was considered Wednesday.
Only Councilman Mike Bonin dissented in the vote. The ordinance required unanimous approval on its first reading to take effect right away, so it will return to the council March 30, when it needs a simple majority vote to receive final approval.
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