SB 1150 - Burger, Jamie
Establishes the offense of masked intimidation
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5420S.02I
Title
SB 1150
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2026
Current Status
SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1150 & 1043) Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5420S.03C)
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No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SCS/SBs 1150 & 1043 - A person commits the offense of masked intimidation if the person intentionally harasses, intimidates, or threatens any other person while hiding or concealing their face with a mask, hood, or any other article or device for the purpose of concealing their identity and with the intent to place another person in reasonable fear for their physical safety. The offense is a class E felony unless it is a second or subsequent offense, in which case it is a class D felony. This offense shall also be considered a hate offense punishable as a class E felony when the state believes that the offense was knowingly motivated because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or disability of the victim.
This act shall not apply to any person wearing a mask or otherwise covering one's face in certain cases, including for holidays, the occupation of the person, weather, artistic or theatrical production, emergencies, or religious purposes. Additionally, nothing in this act shall be construed to diminish or infringe upon any right protected under the First Amendment.
TRISTAN BENSON, JR.