Bill > HB1233

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, introduces new definitions for "mask" and "public assembly" within Indiana law, with a mask being defined as a covering for the nose or mouth, excluding items like holiday costumes, theater costumes, religious coverings, occupational safety gear, medical devices, helmets, or athletic equipment. It establishes "unlawful masking" as a Class C misdemeanor for knowingly or intentionally wearing a mask at a public assembly, which is defined as a gathering of at least ten people in a public place or a place open to the public, with the penalty increasing to a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense. Furthermore, the bill elevates the penalties for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1233/details