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OK SB13

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Don Barrington

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2011, Section 1301 to make it unlawful to wear a mask, hood, or covering that conceals identity during commission of a crime or for purposes of coercion, intimidation, or harassment.

  • Makes it unlawful to intentionally conceal identity in a public place by means of a robe, mask, or other disguise.

  • Exempts from the law Halloween pranks, masquerade parties, public parades or exhibitions, religious coverings, safety or medical purposes, weather protection, organization meetings held in private buildings, and performances by minstrel troupes, circuses, sporting groups, mascots, or dramatic shows.

  • Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $50 to $500, imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, or both.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Crime and punishments; masks, hoods, coverings; unlawful to intentionally conceal identity. Emergency.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Judiciary

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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