SB 1150: Establishes the offense of masked intimidation

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

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. This act is identical to provisions contained in SB 1421 (2026), and is similar to HB 2848 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 25, 2026SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1150 & 1043) Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (5420S.03C)
2. February 25, 2026Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
3. January 15, 2026Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
4. January 7, 2026S First Read
5. December 1, 2025Prefiled