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IN SB 73

died on adjournment

Masks at public assemblies.

Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · upper

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Did IN SB 73 pass?

No. IN SB 73 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2025-12-08): First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

What is IN SB 73 about?

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. Provides a defense under certain circumstances. Increases the penalty for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask.

Who sponsors IN SB 73?

Gary Byrne is the primary sponsor of IN SB 73.

Description

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. Provides a defense under certain circumstances. Increases the penalty for rioting and disorderly conduct to a Level 6 felony if the offense is committed while wearing a mask.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-12-08 — First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Gary Byrneauthor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2025-12-08

    First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

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  2. 2025-12-08

    Authored by Senator Byrne

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