Establishes a disorderly persons offense for concealing identity while committing another crime.
Creates a disorderly persons offense for individuals who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity by wearing a mask or disguise with the intent to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension while committing another crime or offense. This offense does not apply to those wearing masks or disguises for medical, religious, or expressive purposes. A conviction under this act will not merge with any other criminal conviction. The act takes effect immediately.
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