Pennsylvania HB1832: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask.

What the bill says

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask.

From the introduced text, October 8, 2025:

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 9720.9. Sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask. The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing's guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses) when at the time of the offense the defendant was wearing a mask or other article of clothing or device with intent to conceal or attempt to conceal the defendant's identity. Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.

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Sponsors

• Kristin Marcell (R, 178) · primary sponsor
• Martina White (R, 170)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Doyle Heffley (R, 122)

Latest actions

1. October 8, 2025: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 8, 2025

Common questions

What is HB1832?

HB1832 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask.

What does HB1832 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, providing for sentencing for offenses committed while wearing mask.

What is the status of HB1832?

In committee as of October 8, 2025. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 8, 2025 (October 8, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1832?

Kristin Marcell (R, 178), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1832?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1832