Legislation - SB0709

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.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings

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Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025

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Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/31/2025 Legislative Date 1/27/2025 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Criminal Law - Masked Intimidation - Prohibition (Unmask Hate Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	1/31/2025	1/27/2025	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Criminal Law - Masked Intimidation - Prohibition (Unmask Hate Act)

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