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 acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances; grants the attorney general authority to enforce civil penalties.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
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