Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
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Overview
This bill creates a new disorderly persons offense in New Jersey for individuals who conceal their identity while committing another crime. Specifically, it targets those who wear masks or disguises with the intent to frighten others, obstruct law enforcement, or evade capture during the commission of a crime. However, the law includes exceptions for legitimate uses of masks, such as for medical, religious, or expressive reasons, and only applies if the person is also charged with an underlying crime. The offense carries a potential penalty of up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
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