New York S03070 establishes the crime of masked harassment, targeting individuals who wear masks to menace or threaten others.

New York S03070 amends the penal law to define the crime of masked harassment. This crime occurs when a person wears 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. Exceptions include wearing masks for holidays, occupational safety, weather protection, artistic or theatrical productions, emergency situations, medical purposes, or religious reasons.

New York S03070 establishes the crime of masked harassment, targeting individuals who wear masks to menace or threaten others.

New York S03070 amends the penal law to define the crime of masked harassment. This crime occurs when a person wears 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. Exceptions include wearing masks for holidays, occupational safety, weather protection, artistic or theatrical productions, emergency situations, medical purposes, or religious reasons.