Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
This bill creates a new offense for people who wear masks or disguises while committing another crime, specifically when the intent is to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid arrest. It only applies if the person is already charged with the underlying crime (like theft or assault) and was wearing the mask/disguise during that crime. The bill explicitly excludes mask-wearing for medical, religious, or expressive reasons, such as during protests or for health conditions. Violating this law is punishable by up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jun 19, 2025
Last action Jun 19, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
P
Dan Hutchison
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
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