SB1004

Law enforcement: masks.

Chamber Passed·5/19/26

California SB1004 mandates law enforcement agencies to publicly post policies on facial coverings, prohibiting officers from concealing their.

California SB1004 requires law enforcement agencies to publicly post a policy on the use of facial coverings by January 1, 2027. The policy must affirm the agency's commitment to transparency, accountability, and public trust, and restrict the use of facial coverings to specific, clearly defined circumstances. Exceptions include active undercover operations, tactical operations requiring protective gear, and other narrowly tailored exemptions. Violations of this policy are subject to criminal penalties.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 5–3 · May 19
Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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22
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

5 Yea

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3 Nay

DRR

1 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 5

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

Jun 23

9:00 AM

Assembly Public Safety Hearing

History

Jun 25

Assembly

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jun 24

Assembly

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 3.) (June 23).

Jun 11

Assembly

June 9 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.