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New York bill would make 'masked harassment' a crime

A proposal introduced in the New York Legislature could make it a crime for people to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone. The bill was introduced Thursday and would create the crime of “masked harassment” under the state’s...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A proposal introduced in the New York Legislature on Thursday could make it a crime for people to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone.

The bill would create the crime of “masked harassment” under the state's existing harassment laws and contains several exemptions for people who wear masks for medical reasons or during cold weather, among other carve outs. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.

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