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H 4684

An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Arciero and 46 co-sponsors

Bill Summary: H 4684 - An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust Main Purpose and IntentThis bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in law enfor

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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Bill Summary · H 4684

Bill Summary: H 4684 - An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement by requiring police officers to prominently display their name and badge number on their uniforms. The legislation is intended to foster greater public trust in law enforcement by making it easier for citizens to identify individual officers.

Key Provisions

  • Mandates that all police officers in the state wear uniforms with their first and last name as well as badge number clearly visible at all times while on duty
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to provide officers with the necessary uniform elements to comply with the identification requirements
  • Establishes fines and disciplinary measures for officers who fail to properly display their identity information
  • Directs the state's Municipal Police Training Committee to develop standardized uniform design and placement guidelines for name and badge number displays

Affected Parties

  • State and local law enforcement agencies and personnel
  • Members of the public interacting with police officers

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the state legislature on July 17, 2025
  • A public hearing on the legislation was originally scheduled for October 25, 2025 but has been rescheduled to November 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
  • The hearing will take place both in-person (location A-2) and virtually
  • If passed, the identification requirements would take effect 6 months after the bill is signed into law, giving police departments time to update their uniforms

Overall, this bill represents an effort to improve transparency and public trust in law enforcement by ensuring officers can be easily identified. The key provisions aim to make it harder for problem officers to avoid accountability while also providing clear guidelines for proper uniform displays.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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