Establishes crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask in New York.

This bill amends the penal law by adding two new sections: deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask. Deceptive wearing of a mask is a class B misdemeanor, while aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask is a class A misdemeanor. These crimes apply when a person loiters or congregates in a public place while masked or disguised, except for religious observances or masquerade parties with proper permissions. Aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask includes causing injury, property damage, or theft. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Establishes crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask in New York.

This bill amends the penal law by adding two new sections: deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask. Deceptive wearing of a mask is a class B misdemeanor, while aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask is a class A misdemeanor. These crimes apply when a person loiters or congregates in a public place while masked or disguised, except for religious observances or masquerade parties with proper permissions. Aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask includes causing injury, property damage, or theft. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.