CRIM CD-LAW ENFORCE-MASKS
Sponsored By: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall not wear any mask or neck gaiter while interacting with the public in the performance of the officer's duties, except for medical grade masks that are surgical or N95 respirators designed to prevent the transmission of airborne diseases and diseases, masks designed to protect against exposure to smoke during a state of emergency related to wildfires, or protective gear used by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team officers necessary to protect their faces from harm while they perform their SWAT responsibilities. Provides that "mask" does not include a face shield if it does not conceal the wearer's face and does not include a clear mask that does not conceal the wearer's face. Provides that while executing law enforcement duties, a law enforcement officer shall display on the uniform that the officer wears: (i) the officer's name or badge number and (ii) the agency in which the officer is employed. Provides that the provisions do not apply to an officer while the officer is engaged in an undercover assignment. Provides that moneys from fines received for convictions under this provision shall be deposited into a special fund in the State treasury to be known as the Immigrant Family Services Fund and shall be used by the Department of Human Services to provide immigrant family services as determined by the Secretary of Human Services. Establishes penalties for violations. Defines terms. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Aarón M. Ortíz
Democratic • House
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Ann M. Williams
Democratic • House
Anna Moeller
Democratic • House
Anne Stava
Democratic • House
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Dagmara Avelar
Democratic • House
Diane Blair-Sherlock
Democratic • House
Edgar González, Jr.
Democratic • House
Eva-Dina Delgado
Democratic • House
Hoan Huynh
Democratic • House
Joyce Mason
Democratic • House
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Lisa Davis
Democratic • House
Margaret Croke
Democratic • House
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Michelle Mussman
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
2/24/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/18/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
2/11/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
10/15/2025HouseFirst Reading
10/15/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
10/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
10/14/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
10/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
9/25/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
7/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
7/30/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
7/21/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
7/21/2025House
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