New Jersey S2163 creates a disorderly persons offense for concealing identity while committing another crime.

New Jersey S2163 makes it a disorderly persons offense to conceal or attempt to conceal one's identity by wearing a mask or disguise with the intent to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension while committing another crime. Exemptions apply for medical, religious, or expressive purposes. This offense cannot be merged with other criminal offenses to reduce a defendant's sentence. A conviction carries penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.

New Jersey S2163 creates a disorderly persons offense for concealing identity while committing another crime.

New Jersey S2163 makes it a disorderly persons offense to conceal or attempt to conceal one's identity by wearing a mask or disguise with the intent to instill fear, hinder prosecution, or avoid apprehension while committing another crime. Exemptions apply for medical, religious, or expressive purposes. This offense cannot be merged with other criminal offenses to reduce a defendant's sentence. A conviction carries penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a $1,000 fine, or both.