· IN legislature · 2026

Masking offenses.

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. Increases the penalty for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask.

Sponsor

Tim Yocum (R-IN)

Introduced

2026-01-05

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code