( CNN ) An Oklahoma lawmaker says people will not be fined $ 500 for wearing hooded sweatshirts in public , despite some interpretations of a proposed law concerning hoods and masks . It is already against the law in Oklahoma to wear a `` mask , hood or covering '' that conceals the wearer 's identity during the commission of a crime or for the purpose of harassment or intimidation . Republican state Sen. Don Barrington 's SB 13 would make it a crime to wear a `` robe , mask or other disguise '' in public that would `` intentionally conceal the wearer 's identity . '' Violators would face fines from $ 50 to $ 500 . Since the bill was introduced in December , some have interpreted it to include hooded sweatshirts , or `` hoodies . '' Media reports have also said that the bill includes `` hoodies , '' though it is not immediately clear from where this interpretation came . But Barrington points out that the word `` hoodie '' is not mentioned in the legislation , except for the reference to hoods in the first section . `` The bill is not designed to ban hoodies , but to prevent the wearing of masks or disguises in the commission of a crime , '' Barrington said in a statement . The measure provides a number of exceptions , including religious garments , Halloween celebrations , parades , weather protection and other circumstances . Because hooded garments , or hoodies , are often worn as weather protection and not for the purposes of intentional concealment , it is unlikely they would be considered a disguise under the bill , he said in an email . `` The proposal is intended to protect law abiding citizens , not limit their rights , '' he said . `` This is simply an attempt to combat crime and make businesses and public spaces safer for everyone . '' No states or counties have active legislation banning hooded sweatshirts or `` hoodies . '' But schools , businesses and government buildings have been able to institute their own bans on hooded sweatshirts . The bill will be considered when Oklahoma 's legislative session begins in February . It has to be heard and passed out of committee during the early weeks of February to move onto to the full Senate and then the Oklahoma House .
Some interpret # ##board robes or clothing in public spaces to include hooded sweatshirts . Republican state senator Don Barrington says bill ` ` not designed to include hoodies ''