Bill > HB1831

This bill amends Pennsylvania law to generally prohibit wearing masks or face-concealing devices on public property, with several notable exceptions. The law would make it a third-degree misdemeanor to appear in public spaces while wearing anything that conceals one's face, voice, or identity, but carves out specific exemptions including traditional holiday costumes, masks worn for safety or occupational purposes, theatrical productions, religious purposes, approved parade or ceremonial costumes, medical masks used to prevent disease spread, and motorcycle protective headgear. The bill explicitly states that these restrictions do not limit protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other federal and state laws. The law would take effect 60 days after passage, and appears to be aimed at preventing anonymous or potentially threatening behavior in public spaces while maintaining reasonable accommodations for practical, cultural, and personal safety reasons.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1831