Bill > HB2475

This bill amends Arizona law to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that obscure their faces while on duty, with exceptions for active undercover operations authorized by the agency or a court, and tactical operations requiring protective gear for safety. Law enforcement agencies must also establish and publicly post policies on facial covering use, emphasizing transparency and accountability, and restricting their use to specific, limited circumstances. A "facial covering" is defined as anything that conceals facial identity, such as an opaque mask, balaclava, or ski mask, but excludes translucent face shields, clear masks, medical or surgical masks for disease prevention, protective gear for hazardous conditions or underwater use, motorcycle helmets, and protective eyewear against lasers. The bill also clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to officers in special weapons and tactics (SWAT) teams actively performing their duties.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84248