HB 1831 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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Oct 2025
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Governor
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 Last action Oct 8, 2025
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Oct 8, 2025
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