I decided to read the bill
"§711- Concealed identity; ski mask or balaclava; public places; prohibited. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to wear a ski mask or balaclava in a public place or on any mode of public transportation.
Except
(f) While lawfully engaged in activities protected by the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
Are they so stupid they don't realize what a loophole they put in their bill? So you are allowed to wear a ski mask while engaging in free speech activities. If any cop ever stopped you for wearing a ski mask all you would have to do is explain that you are wearing a ski mask to protest ski masks being illegal.
I thought there was already a law on the book about wearing masks while committing a crime but I couldn't find it yet.
Edit: Found it but it is city law not state law
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/honolulu/latest/honolulu/0-0-0-41278§ 41-24.2 Wearing of masks or disguises prohibited.
No person shall wear any mask, false whiskers, or any personal disguise (whether complete or partial) for the purpose of:
(1) Evading or escaping discovery, recognition, or identification in the commission of any criminal offense; or
(2) Concealment, flight, or escape, when the person has been charged with, arrested for, or convicted of, any criminal offense.
(1990 Code, Ch. 40, Art. 22, § 40-22.2) (Added by Ord. 01-19)
§ 41-24.3 Penalty.
Any person violating this article shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be subject to a fine of up to $1,000, up to 30 days of imprisonment, or both.
(1990 Code, Ch. 40, Art. 22, § 40-22.3) (Added by Ord. 01-19)