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AZ HB2882

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mariana Sandoval

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires all Arizona state and local law enforcement agencies to adopt written policies mandating peace officers visibly display identification (agency name and officer's name or badge number) when performing duties, with exceptions for undercover operations, tactical situations, and exigent circumstances.

  • Prohibits peace officers from wearing facial coverings that conceal their identity while performing law enforcement duties, with exceptions for undercover operations, tactical operations requiring protective gear, court proceedings, and occupational health/safety equipment.

  • Creates civil liability of $10,000 or actual damages (whichever is greater) for peace officers who violate identification or mask policies and commit assault or unlawful imprisonment, removing their ability to claim privilege or immunity.

  • Expands the definition of assault to include performing law enforcement duties in violation of the required identification and mask policies, classified as a class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor.

  • Amends impersonating a public servant and peace officer statutes to explicitly include fraudulent display of government employee identification as prohibited conduct.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; identification; masks; prohibitions

Last Action

House read second time

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Judiciary1/21/2026
Public Safety & Law Enforcement1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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