Enhanced penalties for use of mask in commission of a crime; authorize.

Summary

The bill would require Mississippi courts to add an enhanced imprisonment term of one to two years for anyone convicted of a crime who wore a facial mask, hood, or other covering that concealed their face during the offense. It targets individuals who hide their identity while committing crimes, aiming to increase deterrence. The measure failed, dying in committee.

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