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MO HB3353
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Yolanda Young
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officers performing official duties in Missouri must visibly display identification showing their name, rank, and badge number, and are prohibited from wearing facial coverings that conceal their identity
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Applies to all peace officers licensed in Missouri and federal law enforcement agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in the state
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Exemptions include undercover operatives, Special Response Team (SRT) and SWAT members actively performing their duties, emergency responders facing exigent circumstances, and officers with legitimate public safety concerns
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Permitted facial coverings include translucent face shields, N95/surgical masks for disease protection, respirators for hazardous conditions, underwater equipment, motorcycle helmets, and eyewear protecting against lasers
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Willful and knowing violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor
Legislative Description
Prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal agents, from concealing their identity or wearing masks that conceal their identity when performing operations in the state of Missouri
Last Action
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2/19/2026