Philadelphia City Council passed a bill on Thursday to ban ski masks in public places.
Members voted, 13-2, to approve the bill, which authorizes the city to fine people $250 for wearing a ski mask, also called a balaclava, in parks, schools, day-care centers, and city-owned buildings, and on public transit.
However, there are exceptions for religious expression and “First Amendment activities” such as protesting.
The vote came as a result of the unrelated tension between Council members and officials in Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration over the city budget.
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