Bill > HB2540

This bill mandates that law enforcement officers, with limited exceptions, must not wear facial coverings that obscure their identity while on duty and must display visible identification, such as their name or badge number, on their outermost garment. Additionally, law enforcement vehicles used in immigration enforcement must be clearly marked. The bill requires state and county law enforcement agencies to develop policies concerning cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement, prohibiting officers from extending a stop solely to inquire about a person's immigration status unless they have reasonable suspicion that the person is unlawfully present in the United States, and this suspicion cannot be based on factors like race or national origin. The bill also establishes criminal offenses for law enforcement officers who violate these provisions regarding facial coverings and for unauthorized civil immigration arrests or detentions, defining "facial covering" broadly but including specific exemptions for situations like undercover operations or tactical safety.