Idaho H0685 prohibits wearing masks or disguises during certain criminal offenses and provides for sentencing enhancements.
Idaho H0685 amends Idaho Code to prohibit the use of masks or disguises during the commission of specific crimes, including felonies, misdemeanor assaults, battery, indecent exposure, sexual exploitation of a child, and sexual battery. Violators may face enhanced penalties, including fines up to $2,500, imprisonment up to one year, or both. Exemptions apply to law enforcement officers wearing masks in the course of their duties. The act declares an emergency and will be effective from July 1, 2026.
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