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HI HB2129

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kim Iwamoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all law enforcement officers acting in public spaces or on state/county property to remain visibly identifiable with unobscured faces and visible name badges or unique identifiers at all times, with limited exceptions for undercover operations or documented medical reasons.

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings (balaclavas, tactical masks, ski masks) while performing duties, and requires apparel and vehicles to bear conspicuous agency markings.

  • Designates schools, medical facilities, courts, and homeless shelters as "service-first spaces" that must have clear procedures regarding civil immigration actions.

  • Mandates all state and county agencies adopt policies limiting collection and sharing of immigration-related personal data, prohibit immigration-based harassment, and report annually to the legislature on civil immigration-related requests from law enforcement.

  • Establishes that willful violations constitute a misdemeanor, and officers who commit assault, false arrest, or other misconduct while illegally wearing facial coverings lose immunity and face civil liability of at least $10,000 in statutory damages.

Legislative Description

Relating To Government Actions.

Law Enforcement

Last Action

Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 4

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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