Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1233: Masking offenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1233 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Masking offenses. Primary sponsor: Tim Yocum (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Yocum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Craig Haggard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code
- Authored by Representative Yocum
- Coauthored by Representative Haggard