North DakotaNorth Dakota law bars hiding identity at masked public gatherings
People may not intend to conceal their identity at masked public gatherings, except at Halloween, masquerades, and similar celebrations.
What it does
A person may not intend to conceal their identity while gathering in public with others wearing face coverings. Halloween, masquerades, and similar celebrations are exempt; a violation is a class A misdemeanor.
Argument forThe rule could help identify people who intend to conceal their identity while gathering in public with others wearing face coverings.
Argument againstPeople who intend to conceal their identity at a masked public gathering could face a misdemeanor charge, except at Halloween, masquerades, and similar celebrations.
More detail
The law bars a person from concealing their identity while gathering in public with others wearing face coverings. It applies when a person wears something covering any part of their face while gathering in public with others wearing face coverings. The person must intend to conceal their identity. This rule does not apply to public gatherings for Halloween, masquerades, or similar celebrations. A violation is a class A misdemeanor.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Apr 25Filed with Secretary Of State 04/23Latest
- Apr 24Signed by Governor Kelly Armstrong 04/23Became Law
- Apr 22Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Apr 22Signed by Speaker
- Apr 21Signed by President
- Apr 17Second reading, passed, yeas 57 nays 32Major
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 17Concurred
- Apr 9Returned to House (12)
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 9Second reading, passed as amended, yeas 42 nays 4Passed Senate
- Apr 9Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Apr 8Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 6 1 0Minor
- Apr 8Committee Hearing 10:00
- Mar 17Committee Hearing 11:00
- Feb 17Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeMinor
- Feb 11Received from House
- Feb 10Second reading, passed, yeas 80 nays 10Passed House
- Vote recorded Motion for Final Passage on HB 1226. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 7Amendment adopted, placed on calendar
- Feb 6Reported back amended, do pass, amendment placed on calendar 9 3 2Minor
- Feb 4Committee Hearing 09:00
- Jan 13Introduced, first reading, referred Judiciary CommitteeIntroduced
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