New Jersey A1277 establishes a disorderly persons offense for wearing masks to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.

New Jersey A1277 creates a separate disorderly persons offense for individuals wearing masks with the intent to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense. The offense applies unless the mask is worn for Halloween, public parades, weather protection, religious customs, or medical purposes. A conviction under this act does not merge with other criminal convictions. Violators face up to six months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.

New Jersey A1277 establishes a disorderly persons offense for wearing masks to conceal identity while committing another crime or offense.

New Jersey A1277 creates a separate disorderly persons offense for individuals wearing masks with the intent to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense. The offense applies unless the mask is worn for Halloween, public parades, weather protection, religious customs, or medical purposes. A conviction under this act does not merge with other criminal convictions. Violators face up to six months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.