Bill

SB 1

Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Malcolm Augustine and 17 co-sponsors

Maryland bill prohibits police officers from wearing face coverings during duty to increase accountability and public identification, with narrow safety and medical exceptions.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 612

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First - Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings mgaleg.maryland.gov

Third - Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings mgaleg.maryland.gov

Enrolled - Public Safety - Law Enforcement Officers - Face Coverings and Identification mgaleg.maryland.gov

Bill text & amendments

Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised) Fiscal and Policy Note

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