Concealed Crime Prevention Act

Key Points

• This bill adds extra jail time for anyone caught wearing a ski mask while committing a crime in Washington, D.C. It specifically targets people who use head coverings like balaclavas to hide their identity during illegal acts.
• If someone is convicted of a minor crime while wearing a ski mask, they would face at least six months of extra prison time. This time must be served after their original sentence is finished rather than at the same time.
• For more serious crimes, the bill requires at least two additional years in prison. Like the penalty for smaller crimes, this extra time is added on top of the punishment for the main crime.
• The law defines a ski mask as any head covering that hides the face but leaves the eyes, nose, and mouth visible. It specifically says that religious headwear does not count as a ski mask under these rules.
• This change would only apply to crimes committed in the District of Columbia after the bill becomes law. It is meant to help police identify criminals and discourage people from hiding their faces during robberies or other offenses.

Impact Analysis

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