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HB 2848·MO·house

Establishes the offense of masked intimidation

FailedFiled Jan 7, 2026
Sponsor: David Dolan
Latest Action

Placed on Informal Calendar

May 7, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it a crime to harass, intimidate, or threaten someone while concealing your face with a mask or similar device, unless the mask is used for a permitted purpose. It sets a Class C misdemeanor penalty (upgraded to Class B for repeat offenses) and adds felony penalties if the act is motivated by race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or similar protected traits. The measure also defines key terms and affirms First Amendment protections.

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