Law enforcement: other; use of certain masks or disguises by law enforcement; prohibit in certain circumstances and require certain uniforms. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 396a.
SB 510 requires Michigan law enforcement officers to wear uniforms displaying their name or badge number when interacting with the public, prohibiting masks or disguises except in specific circumstances. It allows masks for medical protection against airborne diseases, during state emergencies involving toxins, or for physical face protection. Violating this rule is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine. The law applies to all Michigan and federal law enforcement officers during public interactions but excludes undercover operations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 26, 2025
Last action Mar 25, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was rewritten to apply exclusively to federal immigration officers instead of all law enforcement officers. This change adds a mandatory requirement for these officers to wear an activated body-worn camera while on duty and significantly expands the circumstances under which they are allowed to wear masks or protective gear.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed from applying to all law enforcement officers to applying only to federal immigration officers.
SCOPE
Changed the subject of the law from general 'law enforcement officers' to specifically 'federal immigration officers'.
REQUIREMENT
Added a mandatory requirement for federal immigration officers to wear an activated body-worn camera while interacting with the public.
Expanded the list of situations where officers may wear masks or protective gear to include protection against toxins, gas, smoke, inclement weather, and other hazardous environmental conditions.
DEFINITION
Redefined 'appropriate uniform' to require displaying the officer's name or badge number, and added a new definition for 'body-worn camera'.
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Mar 25, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 3/25/2026
upper
Aug 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
Aug 26, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
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