Hawaii SB2203 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public.

Hawaii SB2203 amends Chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the offense of using a mask or personal disguise by a law enforcement officer while interacting with the public. This law aims to improve public trust by distinguishing legitimate law enforcement from the perception of secret police tactics. The offense applies unless the officer is on an undercover assignment or operating a motorcycle. Exceptions include medical grade masks, equipment for weather or underwater protection, and masks designed to protect against smoke during a wildfire.

Hawaii SB2203 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public.

Hawaii SB2203 amends Chapter 710, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish the offense of using a mask or personal disguise by a law enforcement officer while interacting with the public. This law aims to improve public trust by distinguishing legitimate law enforcement from the perception of secret police tactics. The offense applies unless the officer is on an undercover assignment or operating a motorcycle. Exceptions include medical grade masks, equipment for weather or underwater protection, and masks designed to protect against smoke during a wildfire.