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MO HB488

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Donald Phillips

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new crime of "concealing a person's identity" when someone intentionally wears a robe, mask, or other disguise while committing unlawful assembly (section 574.040) or rioting (section 574.050)

  • Provides affirmative defenses for face coverings required by religious beliefs, safety purposes, or medical purposes

  • Classifies the offense as a Class A misdemeanor

  • Adds section 574.055 to Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 574

Legislative Description

Prohibits an individual in this state from wearing a mask, hood, or covering that conceals the person's identity during an unlawful assembly or riot

Last Action

Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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