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1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Criminal Law - Masked Intimidation - Prohibition (Unmask Hate Act)
Sponsored by
Delegates Boafo, Simpson, Spiegel, Toles, and Vogel
Status
In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis
Synopsis
Prohibiting a person from intentionally harassing, intimidating, or threatening another person while hiding or concealing their face; providing that a person who violates the Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment of up to 90 days or a fine of up to $500 or both for a first offense, and for subsequent offenses, imprisonment of up to 180 days and a fine not to exceed $1,000 or both; and establishing certain affirmative defenses for a violation of the Act.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0709
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/05/2025
Legislative Date
2/05/2025
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/05/2025 2/05/2025 First Reading Judiciary
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Last Updated: 2/5/2025 12:16 AM
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