Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing mask or disguise while interacting with public.
This bill prohibits all New Jersey law enforcement officers (including federal, state, county, and municipal personnel) from wearing masks or disguises during public interactions while performing official duties. Exceptions include undercover operations, face shields protecting the face, medical masks with a physician's note, or masks worn during smoke emergencies. Violating this rule would result in a disorderly persons offense punishable by fines ($500-$1,000), up to six months in jail, or both. The law applies immediately upon enactment and defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to cover all personnel authorized to enforce state or federal laws.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jul 24, 2025
Last action Jul 24, 2025
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Jul 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
P
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Venezia
DDemocratic
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