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HB4086Introduced in the House

CRIM CD-LAW ENFORCE-MASKS

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Introduced by Barbara Hernandez, District 50

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  22. First Reading

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  25. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  29. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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