Bill > HF3610

This bill modifies existing Minnesota law, specifically section 609.735, which generally prohibits concealing one's identity in public with a mask or disguise, unless for specific reasons like religious beliefs, amusement, weather protection, or medical treatment. The bill adds protection from smoke, gas, or other airborne toxins as an exception to this prohibition. Crucially, it creates specific exceptions for law enforcement officers, defining them as "peace officers" or "federal law enforcement officers," allowing them to conceal their identity while performing official duties if they are acting as an undercover officer and it's necessary for the investigation or their safety, or if they are part of a tactical response team and a face mask is needed to prevent serious disfigurement.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3610/