Mississippi HB705 proposes enhanced penalties for crimes committed while wearing a mask.
Mississippi HB705 mandates courts to impose an additional imprisonment penalty of one to two years for individuals who wore a mask during the commission of a crime. This act applies to any facial mask, hood, or item that conceals the face. The enhanced penalty is to be served in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The bill is set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
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