HB1233

Indiana HB1233 makes wearing a mask at a public assembly a Class C misdemeanor, with increased penalties for subsequent offenses and rioting or.

Indiana HB1233 amends the state's criminal code to establish new offenses related to masking. It makes wearing a mask at a public assembly a Class C misdemeanor. A second or subsequent offense increases the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor. Additionally, the bill increases the penalty for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask. The bill defines a "public assembly" as a gathering of at least ten people in a public place or a place open to the public. The new provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.