Bill > HB2977

This bill, amending Arizona Revised Statutes, prohibits 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 maintain and publicly post a policy 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 a balaclava or ski mask, but excludes translucent face shields, clear masks, medical masks for disease prevention, protective gear against toxins or hazardous conditions, equipment for underwater use, motorcycle helmets, and eyewear for protection against lasers. The bill also clarifies that this prohibition does not apply to officers in special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team units actively performing their duties.

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85201