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 misdemeanor charge (disorderly persons offense) for individuals who wear masks or disguises with the intent to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid capture while committing another crime in New Jersey. It specifically exempts those wearing masks for medical, religious, or expressive purposes (like protests). The offense applies only when someone is already charged with another crime under New Jersey law and was wearing the mask/disguise during that crime. Conviction adds a separate penalty - up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine - without merging with the underlying crime.