HB2475

Law enforcement; face coverings; prohibition

Introduced·1/20/26
Introduced Text

Arizona HB2475 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity, except in specific circumstances.

Arizona HB2475 amends state law to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their identity while on duty. Exceptions include active undercover operations, tactical operations requiring protective gear, and officers assigned to special weapons and tactics team units while performing their duties. Law enforcement agencies must publicly post a policy on their website affirming their commitment to transparency and restricting the use of facial coverings to specific circumstances.

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Public Safety & Law Enforcement Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

House read second time

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House and read first time

Jan 20

House

Assigned to House PSLE Committee