These are the states requiring people to wear masks when out in public
California - As of June 18:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order requiring the use of face coverings in public indoor spaces, including while shopping, riding on public transportation or seeking medical care.
Connecticut - As of April 20:
Connecticut's mask requirement applies to any resident over the age of 2 in a public space where social distancing isn't possible. The rules also apply to individuals using public transportation, taxis or rideshare services
Delaware - As of April 28:
Delaware Gov. John Carney ordered residents to wear face masks while in public, including at grocery and convenience stores, pharmacies, doctor's offices and on public transportation.
District of Columbia - As of May 16:
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered Masks or other face coverings are required in grocery stores, pharmacies and takeout restaurants. On public transportation, face coverings are required if individuals are unable to be six feet apart.
Hawaii - As of April 20:
Both customers and employees at essential businesses are required to wear cloth face coverings. Anyone who violates those rules could face a fine of up to $5,000, or up to a year in prison if found guilty.
Illinois - As of May 1:
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ordered the use of face masks for anyone stepping outside their house. Face coverings are required while shopping at essential businesses, traveling on public transportation, picking up food, or visiting the doctor.
Kentucky - As of May 11:
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ordered all state residents to wear face masks in public. Gov. Beshear has said that people will not be fined or arrested for not wearing a mask in public, but the order gives businesses the right to turn away any customer not wearing a face covering.
Maine - As of May 1:
Maine Gov. Janet Mills issued an order requiring face coverings or masks for anyone over the age of 2 in indoor public spaces such as supermarkets, retail stores, pharmacies and doctor's offices.
Maryland - As of April 18:
Commuters must wear face coverings while using Maryland's public transit. Employees of essential businesses and customers over the age 9 must wear face coverings. Adults accompanying young children should make an effort to get them to wear a mask.
Massachusetts - As of May 6:
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an order requiring the use of face coverings or masks in both indoor and outdoor spaces where social distancing isn't possible.
Michigan - As of June 18:
Michigan requires all residents to wear face coverings or masks in all public settings. Businesses are allowed to deny entry to individuals not wearing face coverings.
New Jersey - As of April 8:
New Jersey was the first state to require customers and employees to wear face coverings at essential businesses and construction sites. Businesses must provide them to employees and deny entry to any customer who refuse to wear them. Commuters on New Jersey's trains, buses and light rails must wear face coverings. If they refuse, they may be denied entry.
New Mexico - As of May 16:
Adults are required to wear masks in all public settings, except while eating, drinking, exercising or for medical reasons. Masks are recommended for children 3 and older, and children 5 and under must have adult supervision.
New York - As of April 17:
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's executive order mandated state residents to wear masks in public.
Pennsylvania - As of April 19:
Essential businesses must provide and require their employees to wear masks. Customers at these businesses must wear masks while on the premises or be denied entry.
Rhode Island - As of May 8:
Gov. Gina Raimondo issued an order requiring all residents over the age of 2 to wear face coverings or masks while in public settings, whether indoors or outdoors.