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SB 73

Indiana Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: December 8, 2025.

Masks at public assemblies.

Bill ID IN-2026-SB-73
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Corrections and Criminal Law
Senate in_committee 2025-12-08
Criminal Justice
Summary

Makes wearing a mask at a public assembly a Class C misdemeanor, and increases the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense. Provides a defense under certain circumstances. Increases the penalty for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask.

Sponsor
Gary Byrne
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-12-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-12-08 Status in_committee
2025-12-08 Latest Action First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
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