Establishes crimes of deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask in New York.
New York S00723 amends the penal law to establish two new crimes: deceptive wearing of a mask and aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask. Deceptive wearing of a mask occurs when a person is masked or disguised in an unusual manner and loiters or congregates in public with others similarly masked, causing injury, property damage, or theft. This crime is classified as a class B misdemeanor. Aggravated deceptive wearing of a mask involves similar conduct but with the additional element of causing injury, property damage, or theft. This crime is classified as a class A misdemeanor.
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