Bill > SB2772

This bill requires all law enforcement agencies in the State to establish and make publicly available a policy on how their officers will be visibly identifiable by January 1, 2027, which must include a commitment to transparency and accountability, a requirement for officers to display identification such as a name or badge number when performing enforcement duties (defined as arrests, detentions, or crowd control), and a list of specific, limited exemptions for situations like undercover operations or exigent circumstances. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "covered public servants" under existing law to include "law enforcement officers," meaning these officers will now have the ability to request that certain personal information about them not be made publicly available on the internet, similar to other public officials like judges and elected representatives.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2772&year=2026