Establishes separate disorderly persons offense for persons who wear masks with purpose to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.

This bill creates a separate disorderly persons offense for individuals who wear masks to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense in a public place with other masked people. It specifically prohibits this behavior unless the mask-wearing falls under key exceptions, such as for Halloween celebrations, religious head coverings, weather protection, or medical reasons. Violating this provision is punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both, and the conviction cannot be merged with the underlying crime for sentencing purposes. The law applies only when someone is already charged with another offense under New Jersey's criminal code.