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H4684Introduced in the House

Ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust

Introduced

Introduced by James Hawkins, District 02-BRI

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to penalties for law enforcement officers wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

March 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on The Judiciary

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  6. Hearing rescheduled to 11/25/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  7. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  8. Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

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