Enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a crime in the District of Columbia.

The Concealed Crime Prevention Act introduces enhanced penalties for individuals wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia. A ski mask is defined as a balaclava or similar head covering that conceals the identity of the wearer, excluding religious headwear. For misdemeanors, the penalty includes a minimum of six months in prison, running consecutively with any other sentence. For felonies, the penalty includes a minimum of two years in prison, also running consecutively. This Act applies to offenses committed on or after its enactment date.

Enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a crime in the District of Columbia.

The Concealed Crime Prevention Act introduces enhanced penalties for individuals wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia. A ski mask is defined as a balaclava or similar head covering that conceals the identity of the wearer, excluding religious headwear. For misdemeanors, the penalty includes a minimum of six months in prison, running consecutively with any other sentence. For felonies, the penalty includes a minimum of two years in prison, also running consecutively. This Act applies to offenses committed on or after its enactment date.