New York bill A03133 establishes masked harassment as a crime when someone wears a mask to threaten or intimidate others.

New York bill A03133 amends the penal law to establish masked harassment as a crime. A person commits this crime when they wear a mask or face covering to intentionally hide or conceal their face for the primary purpose of menacing or threatening another person or placing another person or group in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The bill provides exceptions for wearing masks for lawful purposes, such as for health, safety, artistic or theatrical productions, religious reasons, or during emergencies.

New York bill A03133 establishes masked harassment as a crime when someone wears a mask to threaten or intimidate others.

New York bill A03133 amends the penal law to establish masked harassment as a crime. A person commits this crime when they wear a mask or face covering to intentionally hide or conceal their face for the primary purpose of menacing or threatening another person or placing another person or group in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The bill provides exceptions for wearing masks for lawful purposes, such as for health, safety, artistic or theatrical productions, religious reasons, or during emergencies.