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OK HB2990

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aletia Timmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement officers are prohibited from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity while interacting with the public during official duties

  • 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

  • SWAT team members actively performing duties requiring facial protection and officers engaged in undercover work are exempt from the face covering ban

  • Officers must visibly display identification showing their agency name, officer name, and badge number when performing official duties, except during undercover assignments

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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