LB 854 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings or disguises and require them to wear appropriate identification

Nebraska's LB 854 requires all law enforcement officers to wear clear, visible identification displaying their name, badge number, and agency during routine duties, while prohibiting facial coverings like masks or hoods. The bill directly affects all Nebraska law enforcement officers, including local police, sheriffs, state patrol, and federal officers operating in the state. Exceptions allow facial coverings for health protection (e.g., disease masks), safety during high-risk incidents (shootouts, terrorist situations), or specific equipment like motorcycle helmets. Violations are classified as a Class III misdemeanor. The law does not apply to covert operations or situations where transparent face shields are used.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 12, 2026
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Referred to Judiciary Committee
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Jan 8, 2026
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