Massachusetts bills · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Massachusetts HD 4886

An Act ensuring law enforcement identification and public trust

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

James K. Hawkins (Democratic)

Cosponsors (36)

Carlos González (Democratic)
Danillo A. Sena (Democratic)
Tram T. Nguyen (Democratic)
Mike Connolly (Democratic)
Manny Cruz (Democratic)
Carmine Lawrence Gentile (Democratic)
John J. Lawn, Jr. (Democratic)
Tara T. Hong (Democratic)
Patricia D. Jehlen (Democratic)
Jason M. Lewis (Democratic)
Adrian C. Madaro (Democratic)
Liz Miranda (Democratic)
Steven Owens (Democratic)
Amy Mah Sangiolo (Democratic)
Greg Schwartz (Democratic)
Susannah M. Whipps (Independent)
James Arciero (Democratic)
James C. Arena-DeRosa (Democratic)
John Barrett, III (Democratic)
Michael J. Barrett (Democratic)
Michelle L. Ciccolo (Democratic)
Leigh Davis (Democratic)
Marjorie C. Decker (Democratic)
Michelle M. DuBois (Democratic)
Lydia Edwards (Democratic)
Rodney M. Elliott
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (Democratic)
Homar Gómez (Democratic)
John F. Keenan (Democratic)
Robyn K. Kennedy (Democratic)
Russell E. Holmes (Democratic)
William F. MacGregor (Democratic)
Michael O. Moore (Democratic)
Estela A. Reyes (Democratic)
David M. Rogers (Democratic)
Margaret R. Scarsdale (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the Massachusetts legislature· summary

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to penalties for law enforcement officers wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.

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Bill Text

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Oct 2, 2025 · House
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on The Judiciary
Jul 17, 2025 · House
Referred to the committee on House Rules