Valdez bill banning face-concealing masks for law enforcement heads to governor's desk

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https://senatedemocrats.wa.gov/valdez/2026/03/09/valdez-bill-banning-face-concealing-masks-for-law-enforcement-heads-to-governors-desk/

Valdez bill banning face-concealing masks for law enforcement heads to governor’s desk

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Senate gave final approval Monday to legislation prohibiting local, state, and federal law enforcement officers – including Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents – from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public.

Senate Bill 5855, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez (D-Seattle), strengthens existing law requiring officers to be reasonably identifiable through clearly displayed names or other identifying information. The bill bans opaque face coverings such as balaclavas, tactical masks, gaiters and ski masks.

“Our communities deserve to know who is exercising government authority in their neighborhoods,” Valdez said. “Today’s vote brings us one step closer to greater transparency and accountability, and I’m proud to send this bill to the governor’s desk.”

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1. good...need to add that name/badge number...

be given also, like most police.