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NJ S4842
Bill
Status
11/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Moriarty
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AI Summary
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Creates a disorderly persons offense for wearing a mask or disguise while committing another crime, when done with the purpose of instilling fear, hindering prosecution, or avoiding apprehension
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Exempts masks worn for medical, religious, or expressive purposes from the offense
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Requires that the person must be charged with an underlying crime under Title 2C and was wearing a mask at the time of the offense to be charged under this provision
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Prohibits merger of this offense with other criminal convictions, meaning defendants would face separate penalties for both the underlying crime and the mask offense
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Punishable as a disorderly persons offense with up to 6 months imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both
Legislative Description
Creates disorderly persons offense for persons who conceal or attempt to conceal their identity while committing another crime or offense.
Law and Public Safety
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
11/10/2025