The purpose of this legislation is to impose stricter penalties on individuals who wear ski masks while committing crimes in the District of Columbia. The goal is to deter criminal activity by making it clear that wearing such masks will lead to additional punishment. The key provisions of this law establish enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask during the commission of a crime. Specifically, if someone commits a misdemeanor while wearing a ski mask, they will face an additional six months in prison, which must be served consecutively with any other sentence.