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AZ HB2475
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mariana Sandoval
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their face while on duty in Arizona
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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
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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
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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
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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