Prohibiting the wearing of ski masks in public places, on school premises, and on child care program premises

Summary

This bill would prohibit the wearing of a ski mask in public places, on school premises, and on child care program premises. This bill includes certain exceptions to this prohibition, including when a ski mask is worn as part of a traditional holiday costume, as a garment for religious purposes, during the course of employment and for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the wearer, as part of a costume for a theatrical production, to protect the body from the elements while a person is participating in a winter sport, or as a form of expression protected by the First Amendment. Any person who violates this prohibition would be liable for a civil penalty of $250 that would be recoverable in a proceeding before the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings.

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Where it stands

The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.

Committee on Public Safety

Full history

1. Dec 31, 2025

   Filed

   This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)

   NYC Council

2. Sep 12, 2024

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

   NYC Council

3. Sep 12, 2024

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Public Safety

   NYC Council