A 8943 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances

Summary

Prohibits state and federal law enforcement operating within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jul 16, 2025 Last action May 18, 2026

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A8943 → A8943A · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to expand its scope by adding the Criminal Procedure Law as a target for amendment alongside the Penal Law. This change grants the Attorney General new authority to create and enforce specific rules and regulations regarding police identity concealment, moving beyond just setting the prohibition itself.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from solely amending the Penal Law to also amending the Criminal Procedure Law, thereby adding a regulatory enforcement mechanism.

ENFORCEMENT

Added authority for the Attorney General to promulgate and enforce rules and regulations related to the new prohibition on police face covering.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to reflect the addition of the Criminal Procedure Law amendment and adjusted section numbers in the Penal Law from 190.90 to 190.91.

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Committee

Amendments

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 8943A

lower

May 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

Jul 16, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors