Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3353: Prohibits law enforcement officers, including federal 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 590, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to law enforcement officer identification, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 590, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 590.1095, to read as follows: 590.1095. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Facial covering", 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 o.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 590, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to law enforcement officer identification, with a penalty provision. Section A. Chapter 590, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 590.1095, to read as follows: 590.1095. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Facial covering", 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: (a) A translucent face shield or clear mask that does not conceal or obscure the wearer's facial identity; (b) An N95 medical mask or surgical mask worn 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 self-contained breathing apparatus necessary to protect against exposure to any toxin, gas, smoke, inclement weather, or any other hazardous or harmful environmental condition; (c) A mask, helmet, or device including, but not limited to, a self-contained breathing apparatus, necessary for underwater use; (d) A motorcycle helmet when worn by an agent utilizing a motorcycle or other vehicle …