HB2862

Unlawful masking; penalty

Chamber Passed·3/2/26

Arizona HB2862 makes it a crime to wear a mask at a public assembly with intent to conceal identity.

Arizona HB2862 adds a new law making it a class 3 misdemeanor to wear a mask at a public assembly with the intent to conceal one's identity. Exceptions include masks worn for religious, occupational, medical, or safety reasons, among others. A second or subsequent violation is a class 1 misdemeanor. A public assembly is defined as a gathering of at least ten people in a public place or on property open to the public.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 5–4 · Mar 2
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

RRRRR

4 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 7

9:45 AM

Senate Rules

Mar 26

9:00 AM

Senate Judiciary and Elections

History

Jun 10

Senate

Senate majority caucus: Do pass

Jun 10

Senate

Senate minority caucus: Do pass

Apr 7

Senate

Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (5-4-0-0)