Arizona HB2977: law enforcement; face coverings; prohibition..

What the bill says

An act Amending title 38, chapter 8, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 38-1121; relating to law enforcement officers.

From the introduced text, January 29, 2026:

AN ACT Amending title 38, chapter 8, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 38-1121; relating to law enforcement officers. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Title 38, chapter 8, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 38-1121, to face coverings; law enforcement agency; policy; applicability; definitions A. A law enforcement officer may not wear a facial COVERING that conceals or obscures the law enforcement officer's face while on duty. B. A law enforcement agency in this state shall maintain and publicly post on its website a policy regarding the use of facial coverings by the law enforcement agency's officers that includes both of the following: 1. A purpose statement that affirms the law enforcement agency's commitment to Transparency, accountability and public trust and that Restricts the use of facial coverings to specific and limited circumstances. 2. that sworn law ENFORCEMENT officers may not use a facial covering when performing their duties, except for either of the following: (a) Active undercover operations or assignments that are authorized by the agency or a court order. (b) Tactical operations where protective gear is required for physical safety. C. This section does not apply to an officer assigned to special weapons and tactics team units while ACTIVELY performing the officer's RESPONSIBILITIES. D. For the purposes of …

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Sponsors

• Hernandez, Alma (D, HD-020) · primary sponsor
• Cavero, Junelle (D, HD-011)
• Contreras, Lupe (D, HD-022)
• Contreras, Patty (D)
• Garcia, Brian (D, HD-008)
• Gutierrez, Nancy (D, HD-018)
• Hernandez, Consuelo (D, HD-021)
• Hernandez, Lydia (D, HD-024)
• Elda Luna-Najera (D, HD-022)
• Aaron Marquez (D, HD-005)
• Simacek, Stephanie (D, HD-002)
• Anastasia Travers (D, HD-012)

Latest actions

1. June 13, 2026: Assigned to Rules
2. January 29, 2026: Introduced and first read

Common questions

What is HB2977?

HB2977 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): law enforcement; face coverings; prohibition..

What does HB2977 do?

In its own words: An act Amending title 38, chapter 8, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 38-1121; relating to law enforcement officers.

What is the status of HB2977?

In committee as of June 13, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (June 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2977?

Hernandez, Alma (D, HD-020), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2977?

On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85201/?SessionId=130