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IN SB0078
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jack Sandlin
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AI Summary
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Creates a sentencing enhancement of 6 months to 2.5 years additional imprisonment for persons convicted of public order offenses who wore a mask or face covering to conceal their identity while committing the crime
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Defines "public order offense" as criminal mischief, rioting, or disorderly conduct
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Requires the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant knowingly or intentionally concealed their identity with a mask or face covering
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Enhancement must be sought on a separate page from the main charging instrument, with a separate hearing conducted by the jury (if jury trial) or court (if bench trial or guilty plea)
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Public order offense enhancement. Allows the court to sentence a person to an additional fixed term of imprisonment between six months and 2 1/2 years if a person is found guilty of committing a public order offense and the person concealed the person's identity by wearing a mask or face covering while committing the offense.
Last Action
Senator Koch added as second author
1/3/2019