RALEIGH, N.C. -- On Friday Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

• Senate Bill 232: Repeal Death Invest Conf/Masks/Health&Safety.

Governor Cooper shared the following statement on SB 232: 

"The overwhelming support for this legislation demonstrates support among state leaders for wearing a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19. This is important as we move forward to limit the spread of the virus so we can educate our children and push the economy forward."