No. SB 316
Filed under Criminal Justice.
Law Enforcement and Immigration Officer Identifying Information and Face Coverings; Creating the "VISIBLE Act"; requiring covered immigration officers to wear specified visible identification during public immigration enforcement functions; providing requirements for such visible identification; prohibiting covered immigration officers from wearing face coverings that impair the visibility of identifying information or obscure a covered immigration officer’s face; prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings in the performance of their official duties, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDLaw enforcement officers may not wear face coverings while on duty, with narrow exceptions for undercover work, SWAT gear, and immediate danger. First violations are infractions; repeat offenses are second-degree misdemeanors.
Immigration officers must wear visible name and agency identification during public enforcement actions. They may not wear face coverings that obscure their face or ID, except for covert operations or hazardous conditions.
The State Board of Immigration Enforcement will investigate complaints and enforce discipline for noncompliance. The State Immigration Enforcement Council must report annually to the Legislature on enforcement activity and violations.
Agencies must adopt rules on face coverings by October 1, 2026. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and requires annual reporting on the number of public immigration enforcement functions conducted.
AIRequires covered immigration officers to wear visible identification during public enforcement functions.
AIForbids law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while performing official duties.
AIMakes a first violation an infraction and subsequent violations a second-degree misdemeanor.
AIRequires law enforcement agencies to notify the local sheriff at least 12 hours before an undercover investigation likely to involve a face covering.
AIRequires the State Board of Immigration Enforcement to ensure noncompliant officers receive disciplinary action.