SPONSOR: Lucas
This bill creates a penalty enhancement for individuals who wear a mask, hood, disguise, or other clothing intentionally concealing or attempting to conceal the individual's identity while the individual is committing an offense involving theft, assault, or property damage exceeding $500. The penalty enhancement is a misdemeanor or felony one class higher than the underlying misdemeanor or felony for which the individual was convicted. The provisions of this bill do not apply to individuals wearing face or body coverings for legitimate religious, medical, or occupational purposes or where concealment was incidental and not intended to aid in the commission of the offense.
This bill is similar to HB 601 (2025).
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