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ND HB1304
Prohibiting the wearing of masks, hoods, and face coverings during the commission of a criminal offense; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
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Introduced
01/12/2017
01/12/2017
In Committee
02/15/2017
02/15/2017
Crossed Over
02/06/2017
02/06/2017
Passed
02/21/2017
02/21/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/02/2017
03/02/2017
Introduced Session
65th Legislative Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-31 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to prohibiting the wearing of masks, hoods, and face coverings during the commission of a criminal offense; to provide a penalty; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section in the North Dakota Century Code that prohibits individuals from wearing masks, hoods, or other face coverings during the commission of a criminal offense. The bill provides exceptions for when the individual is wearing the face covering with the intent to intimidate, threaten, abuse, or harass another person, or for the purpose of evading detection or escaping during the commission of a crime. A violation of this law is a Class A misdemeanor. The bill also declares this an emergency measure.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Alan Carlson (R)*,
Craig Headland (R)*,
Kim Koppelman (R)*,
Todd Porter (R)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Jonathan Casper (R),
Last Action
Signed by Governor 02/23 (on 03/02/2017)
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