Senate President Karen Spilka sets mask requirements for MA Senate

Senate President Karen Spilka (@KarenSpilka) tweeted Wed, Aug 25, 2021:

Yesterday, the @MA_Senate Reopening Working Group, tasked with preparing us and the public for a safe and full return to the State House, recommended all Senators and employees provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by Oct. 15. I agree. #mapoli 1/3

2/3 As Senate President, the safety, health and wellbeing of Senators and Senate employees is my top priority, particularly as COVID-19 continues to spread. #mapoli 

3/3 Vaccines have proven to be the best tool we have to reduce transmission and are our best hope to emerge from this pandemic and get back to better. I want to thank the members of the Working Group, along with their staffs, for their continued efforts. #mapoli 

Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/KarenSpilka/status/1430643138666901513?s=03

CommonWealth Magazine article on this topic

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/state-government/spilka-lays-out-vaccine-mandate/

Senate President Karen Spilka speaks after Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signs new climate policy legislation, at the State House.. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)