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MN HF3412
MN HF3412Circumstances when a person may conceal their identity in public modified and specific exceptions for law enforcement officers created.
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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying circumstances when a person may conceal their identity in public and creating specific exceptions for law enforcement officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.735.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing law in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.735, concerning the concealment of a person's identity in public. Previously, it was a misdemeanor to conceal one's identity with a robe, mask, or other disguise, unless for religious beliefs, amusement, weather protection, or medical treatment. This bill adds protection from smoke, gas, or other airborne toxins as another exception. Crucially, it introduces specific exceptions for law enforcement officers, defining them as peace officers or federal law enforcement officers. These officers are exempt from the identity concealment law when acting as undercover officers if concealing their identity is necessary for the investigation or their safety, or when they are part of a tactical response team and wearing a face mask would significantly reduce a known risk of serious permanent disfigurement to their face.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (35)
Leigh Finke (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Esther Agbaje (D),
Kaela Berg (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Nathan Coulter (D),
Brion Curran (D),
Alex Falconer (D),
Cedrick Frazier (D),
Mike Freiberg (D),
Aisha Gomez (D),
David Gottfried (D),
Julie Greene (D),
Emma Greenman (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Michael Howard (D),
Pete Johnson (D),
Heather Keeler (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Fue Lee (D),
Liz Lee (D),
Xp Lee (D),
Anquam Mahamoud (D),
Kelly Moller (D),
Mohamud Noor (D),
María Isa Pérez-Vega (D),
Dave Pinto (D),
Kristi Pursell (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Samantha Sencer-Mura (D),
Andy Smith (D),
Bianca Virnig (D),
Jay Xiong (D),
Cheryl Youakim (D),
Last Action
Motion did not prevail (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3412/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3412/versions/0/pdf/ |
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