Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2520: Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from concealing their identity or wearing masks that conceal their identity when performing operations in the state of Missouri
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 1.3060, to read as follows: 1.3060. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a federal law enforcement agent performing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in this state shall not conceal his or her identity as an ICE agent or wear a facial covering that conceals or obscures his or her facial identity in the performance of his or her duties, except as expressly authorized in this section. 2. For purposes of this section, "facial covering" means any opaque mask, garment, helmet, headgear, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of an individual including, but not limited to, a balaclava, tactical mask, gaiter, ski mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item. A facial covering does not include any of the following: (1) A translucent face shield or clear mask that does not conceal the wearer's facial identity; (2) An N95 medical mask or surgical mask to protect against transmission of disease or infection, or any other mask, helmet, or device including, but not limited to, air-purifying respirators, full or half masks, or …
Sponsors
- Raymond Reed (D, 083) · primary sponsor
- Jeremy Dean (D, 132)
- Hales, Jeff (D, 086)
- Rush, Tonya (D, 067)
- Mark Boyko (D, 090)
- Burton, Michael (D, 092)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2520?
- HB2520 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from concealing their identity or wearing masks that conceal their identity when performing operations in the state of Missouri.
- What does HB2520 do?
- In its own words: To amend chapter 1, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 1, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as.
- What is the status of HB2520?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2520?
- Raymond Reed (D, 083), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2520?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2520&year=2026&code=R
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