#NoNYMaskBan Call Script

The call tool below can be adapted for any organization or affiliation. We encourage everyone to use it! The most important place to start is your NY State legislators at their district office. The biggest threat is at the state level.* If you have time, we recommend calling Governor Hochul as well. Happy calling!

Short URL: bit.ly/no-mask-ban

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Call Script Tool

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• Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m a constituent in your district.

• I’m calling to oppose any mask ban legislation

  • (if Jewish) on behalf of [Jews for Mask Rights]*.

• Any version of a mask ban is dangerous, which is why I want to ask the Senator to oppose S9867 in any form.

• I care deeply about this because [personal reason].

  • Do you or someone you care about need to mask?

  • Are you protecting someone’s health?

  • Do you not want to see masks criminalized?

• Supporting Arguments (Select one):

  Selected items will highlight for improved visibility

  • Everyone deserves to protect themselves and others without question. No health exemption can cover that.

  • Masks are a protective medical tool that should not be stigmatized.

  • Stigmatizing masks will increase anti-mask violence and harassment.

  • Mask bans will disproportionately harm BIPOC communities through profiling.

  • There is no evidence that banning masks will deter crime, but historically these bans have been used to target marginalized groups.

  • The law was repealed because of the pandemic. We can't bring it back when we're at 1 million COVID cases a day, even during summer.

  • There is no reason to revive an archaic 200-year-old law. The old law was created 50 years before viruses were discovered.

  • Other

• I urge the Senator to oppose any legislation that criminalizes masks.

• Can you tell me where they stand on S9867?

• If unsure:

• Can you please share my concerns with them directly?

• I’d appreciate it if you could follow up with me on their position.

• If they support bans:

• Can you please share my concerns with them directly?

• I’d appreciate it if you could follow up with me.

• If they oppose bans:

• I’m glad to hear that! Have they made any public statements against them?

• I’d love it if they could be more vocal about the dangers of these bans.

• Get them to follow up:

• Can I get your name and the best way to reach you?

• [Provide your contact info]

• Looking forward to hearing back from you! If I don’t, I will follow up again.

• If sending additional information:

• I’ve sent an [email/fax] with more detailed information. Please ensure they review it.

• Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

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*The current NYC Council resolution (as of 8/18) is merely a statement of support for the state legislation (S 9867/A 10057) and not a new law for NYC.

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