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OK HB2990
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aletia Timmons
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officers are prohibited from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity while interacting with the public during official duties
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Exceptions to the face covering prohibition include medical masks, protective equipment against toxins/gas/smoke/hazardous conditions, underwater breathing apparatus, motorcycle helmets, and protective eyewear against lasers
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SWAT team members actively performing duties requiring facial protection and officers engaged in undercover work are exempt from the face covering ban
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Officers must visibly display identification showing their agency name, officer name, and badge number when performing official duties, except during undercover assignments
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Law enforcement agencies must develop, distribute to officers, and publicly post a written policy on identification requirements with a narrowly tailored undercover exception; effective November 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers; prohibiting use of face coverings while interacting with the public; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Public Safety
2/3/2026