New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 8462

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Patricia Fahy (Democratic)

Cosponsors (22)

Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families)
Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families)
Erik Bottcher (Democratic)
Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families)
Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families)
Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
Kristen Gonzalez (Democratic/Working Families)
Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)
Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
Michelle Hinchey (Democratic/Working Families)
Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
John Liu (Democratic)
Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families)
Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families)
Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democratic)
José M. Serrano (Democratic/Working Families)
Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Prohibits local, state and federal law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties; excludes certain protective masks.

Text versions

S8462

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CODES
Jul 21, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES