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AZ HB2475

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mariana Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their face while on duty in Arizona

  • Requires all law enforcement agencies to maintain and publicly post a policy on their website regarding facial covering use, including a commitment to transparency, accountability, and public trust

  • Allows exceptions for active undercover operations authorized by the agency or court order, tactical operations requiring protective gear, and SWAT team members actively performing duties

  • Excludes from the prohibition: translucent face shields, medical/surgical masks, respirators and breathing apparatus for hazardous conditions, underwater equipment, motorcycle helmets, and protective eyewear for lasers

  • Applies to municipal police, county sheriff's offices, the Department of Public Safety, and federal law enforcement officers with arrest powers under federal law

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; face coverings; prohibition

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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