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A 8908 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties

Summary
Prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties; excludes certain protective masks.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates law enforcement transparency during public interactions, enhancing accountability and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of police oversight and civil rights protection.85% confidence
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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Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Jul 16, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Tony Simone
Tony Simone
DDemocratic
NY
75
Co
Photo of Al Taylor
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
NY
71
Co
Photo of Alex Bores
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
73
Co
Photo of Amanda Septimo
Amanda Septimo
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
84
Co
Photo of Amy Paulin
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
NY
88
Co
Photo of Andrew Hevesi
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
NY
28
Co
Photo of Anna Kelles
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
125
Co
Photo of Brian Cunningham
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
NY
43
Co
Photo of Catalina Cruz
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
NY
39
Co
Photo of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Chris Burdick
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
NY
93