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AZ SB1263

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Miranda

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Origin

Senate

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 showing agency name and officer's name or badge number when performing duties, with exceptions for undercover operations, tactical situations, protective details, 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 protective equipment.

  • Creates a new category of assault for peace officers who perform duties in violation of the identification or mask policies, classified as a class 1 misdemeanor if intentional/knowing or class 2 misdemeanor if reckless.

  • Removes immunity protections for officers who violate these policies and are found to have committed assault or unlawful imprisonment, making them personally liable for $10,000 or actual damages, whichever is greater.

  • Expands the definition of impersonating a peace officer or public servant to include fraudulent display of government employee identification.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; identification; masks; prohibitions.

Prohibition

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/21/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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