New York S08462 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises while interacting with the public, with exceptions for certain.

New York S08462 amends the executive law to prohibit local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. Exceptions are made for medical grade masks, masks designed to protect against smoke, masks necessary for water rescue operations, masks for protection against biological or chemical agents, and masks for protection against cold. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.

New York S08462 prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks or disguises while interacting with the public, with exceptions for certain.

New York S08462 amends the executive law to prohibit local, state, and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. Exceptions are made for medical grade masks, masks designed to protect against smoke, masks necessary for water rescue operations, masks for protection against biological or chemical agents, and masks for protection against cold. A violation of this section is punishable as a misdemeanor.