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HI HB2129
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kim Iwamoto
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Designates schools, medical facilities, courts, and homeless shelters as "service-first spaces" that must have clear procedures regarding civil immigration actions.
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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.
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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