S 9891 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Establishes the crime of aggravated criminal concealment of identity

This bill creates a new crime called aggravated criminal concealment of identity, which applies to individuals who commit specific violent offenses while wearing a mask or face covering that hides their face or voice. The law defines a wide range of underlying crimes, including various degrees of assault, sexual offenses, burglary, robbery, and terrorism-related charges, that would trigger this new penalty if committed while disguised. If convicted, the sentencing guidelines require the crime to be treated as a violent felony, often resulting in a sentence one category higher than the original offense or a mandatory minimum prison term depending on the severity of the underlying act. This legislation directly affects law enforcement and prosecutors by adding an additional layer of punishment for perpetrators who choose to conceal their identity during serious criminal activities.
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Introduced Aug 19, 2024 Last action Aug 19, 2024
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