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HR9775119th Congress
Concealed Crime Prevention Act
Sponsored By: Representative Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced
Summary
Imposes enhanced consecutive prison terms for wearing a ski mask while committing a crime in the District of Columbia. The bill would add at least 6 months for misdemeanors and at least 2 years for felonies to any other sentence. It defines "ski mask" as a balaclava or similar head covering that exposes only the eyes, nose, and mouth and conceals the wearer’s identity, excludes religious headwear, and applies to offenses committed on or after enactment.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Higher jail time for ski-mask crimes
This bill would add extra prison time when someone wears a defined "ski mask" while committing a crime in the District of Columbia. If enacted, a misdemeanor with a ski mask would add at least 6 months of imprisonment that runs consecutively with any other term. If enacted, a felony with a ski mask would add at least 2 years of imprisonment that runs consecutively with any other term. The bill would define "ski mask" as a balaclava or similar covering that hides the wearer’s identity and would exclude religious headwear. These penalties would apply only to offenses in the District of Columbia committed on or after the date of enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
TN • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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