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Council Member Ariola introduces bill to prohibit wearing ski masks in public places
1:06:49
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Council Member Joann Ariola introduces a new bill, Intro 1015, which would prohibit the wearing of ski masks in public places in New York City.
She explains that the bill aims to enhance safety by preventing criminals from hiding their identities.
- The bill defines a ski mask as a close-fitting garment covering the whole head and face with holes for eyes, mouth, or nose.
- Ariola mentions similar legislation passed in Philadelphia and being considered in other cities.
- She urges her colleagues to support the bill and thanks her staff for their work in crafting it.
Joann Ariola
1:06:49
Thank you, madam, majority leader.
1:06:51
Today, I'm introducing a bill which will greatly enhance safety across this city.
1:06:57
Intro 1015 would prohibit the wearing of ski masks in public places thus depriving any criminal of anonymity that also often emboldens them to act and commit crimes without the ability of identifying them.
1:07:16
The term scheme mask for this bill is ident is defined as a close fitting garment covering the whole head and face with holes for eyes, mouth, or nose, or any combination of the 3.
1:07:31
Already, we've seen similar legislation passed by our neighbors in Philadelphia.
1:07:35
The bills just like the ones that are being considered in cities throughout our country are very similar as well.
1:07:42
Through this legislation, we can work towards making New York City a safer place for all residents.
1:07:48
That's why I urge all my colleagues to join me in signing on to intro 1015.
1:07:54
I'd like to thank Pauline Cernick of the legislative division and my incomparable chief of staff, Villal in Seville, for their hard work in crafting this bill.
1:08:06
Thank you.