A1343

Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1343 creates a disorderly persons offense for concealing identity with a mask or disguise during another crime.

New Jersey A1343 establishes a disorderly persons offense for individuals who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity by wearing a mask or disguise while committing another crime or offense. This offense is punishable by up to six months in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The bill specifies that a person cannot be charged with this offense unless they are also charged with an underlying crime under Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes and were wearing a mask or disguise at the time of the crime.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee