A bill for an act relating to the commission of a criminal offense while wearing a mask, clothing, or device to conceal the identity of the wearer, and providing penalties.

HF 25 increases penalties for individuals convicted of a criminal offense who intentionally conceal their identity using a mask, clothing, or device to facilitate the crime. If convicted, the underlying offense is classified and punished as one degree higher. The bill explicitly exempts traditional holiday costumes, occupational safety masks (e.g., for construction), theatrical performances, emergency gas masks, permitted group activities (like parades), medical/surgical masks, and motorcycle helmets. It focuses solely on escalating penalties for identity concealment during criminal acts, not creating new offenses.