Bill

Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s...

HB5479Crime and Law EnforcementFiled

The purpose of this bill is to limit the intentional concealment of a law-enforcement officer's identity or authority, including the use of masks or face coverings, during warrantless, non-custodial investigatory stops that are not supported by probable cause. This provision is intended to promote transparency, reduce the risk of intimidation or misidentification, and protect civil liberties during investigative encounters.

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