North Carolina Enacts Mask Restrictions After GOP Overrides Veto

New law includes medical exemptions, harsher penalties for masked crimes, and controversial campaign finance rules.

Republican supermajorities in the state legislature overrode the Democratic governor's veto.
The law allows medical-grade masks in public but mandates removal for identity verification.
Penalties for crimes committed while wearing masks and for blocking traffic during protests are increased.
A campaign finance provision permits unlimited contributions to state parties from federally registered committees.
Opponents argue the law stifles free speech and lacks transparency in election financing.