An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in other offenses, providing for wearing masks on public property prohibited.
HB 1831 would amend Pennsylvania's criminal code to prohibit wearing masks on public property, directly affecting individuals using public spaces like parks, streets, or government buildings. The bill adds mask-wearing to the list of offenses under Title 18, making it a criminal violation for anyone to conceal their identity with a mask while on public property. The measure is currently pending in the Judiciary committee after being referred on October 8, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 8, 2025
Last action Oct 8, 2025
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Committee
1
Oct 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Martina White
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Rob Kauffman
RRepublican
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