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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require standards for the identification of law enforcement. Specifically, this bill proposes to require that all local, state, and federal law enforcement officers clearly identify themselves by their agency and their name or badge number while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. Additionally, this bill proposes to prohibit masks or personal disguises with certain exceptions for potentially hazardous situations and deployments.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "No Secret Police Act," mandates that all local, state, and federal law enforcement officers clearly identify themselves by their agency and name or badge number on their uniforms when interacting with the public in their official duties, aiming to foster trust and accountability. It also generally prohibits officers from wearing masks or disguises while on duty, with specific exceptions for situations requiring medical-grade masks, protection from hazardous environments like smoke or biological agents, cold weather emergencies, motorcycle operation, or defense against lasers, as well as for tactical units needing face protection and officers engaged in lawful undercover drug operations. Law enforcement agencies must develop and publicly post policies detailing these identification requirements and exceptions, and officers who violate these provisions face potential imprisonment or fines, and can be held liable in civil actions for false imprisonment or other damages.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (43)
Leonora Dodge (D)*,
Angela Arsenault (D),
Sarita Austin (D),
John Bartholomew (D),
Daisy Berbeco (D),
Tiff Bluemle (D),
Michelle Bos-Lun (D),
Jana Brown (D),
Bridget Burkhardt (D),
Elizabeth Burrows (D),
Emily Carris-Duncan (D),
Conor Casey (D),
Ela Chapin (D),
Brian Cina (D),
Esme Cole (D),
Abbey Duke (D),
David Durfee (D),
Zon Eastes (D),
William Greer (D),
Leanne Harple (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Rebecca Holcombe (D),
Bob Hooper (D),
Kathleen James (D),
Bram Kleppner (D),
Emilie Krasnow (D),
Kate Lalley (D),
Kate McCann (D),
Jubilee McGill (D),
Brian Minier (D),
Christopher Morrow (D),
Mike Mrowicki (D),
Herb Olson (D),
Gayle Pezzo (D),
Phil Pouech (D),
Monique Priestley (D),
Barbara Rachelson (D),
Larry Satcowitz (D),
Laura Sibilia (I),
Chloe Tomlinson (D),
Dara Torre (D),
Edward Waszazak (D),
Kirk White (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary (on 01/22/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.747 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0747/H-0747%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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