HB1886 • 2026

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.

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Sponsor: TARNAS, AMATO, BELATTI, EVSLIN, GARRETT, GRANDINETTI, ILAGAN, IWAMOTO, KUSCH, LA CHICA, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, SAYAMA, TAM
Last action: 2026-04-20
Official status: Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included claims about bans on joining federal authorities for activities violating individual rights, which are not supported by the official source material.

Rules for Law Enforcement Cooperation

This bill sets rules about how state and federal law enforcement can work together and what they must do when on duty.

What This Bill Does

Limits the way state agencies help or cooperate with federal authorities in immigration enforcement activities.
Requires public employees to not assist in identifying, arresting, or penalizing people based on their constitutional rights or for immigration reasons.
Prohibits state law enforcement from requesting federal officers to enforce state laws at checkpoints or traffic stops.
Establishes rules for agreements between local and federal agencies for criminal law enforcement, including training requirements.

Who It Names or Affects

State departments and agencies
Public employees
Law enforcement officers (state and federal)
Federal authorities

Terms To Know

Immigration enforcement operation: Activities aimed at identifying or arresting people for immigration reasons.
Public employee: Any person working for the state or a county, including those under contract.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how it will be enforced.
It is unclear what happens if someone breaks these rules.
The effective date of July 1, 2055, seems unusually far in the future and may change.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: The amendment limits state and county departments from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations unless required by law.

Adds new restrictions on state and county agencies and public employees from cooperating with federal authorities in certain activities, including immigration enforcement and surveillance.
Prohibits public employees or law enforcement officers from requesting assistance from federal law enforcement for enforcing state laws regarding checkpoints, screenings, and traffic stops.
Requires written agreements between local law enforcement and federal authorities for criminal law enforcement to include training on civil rights protections and be reviewed by the attorney general.

The amendment text is complex and includes many specific conditions that are not fully explained in plain English without additional context.
Some sections of the amendment, such as penalties and task force prohibitions, contain detailed legal language that may require further explanation for clarity.

HD2

Hawaii published version HD2

Plain English: The amendment limits state and county departments from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations unless required by law, restricts public employees from aiding in certain activities that penalize individuals based on their constitutional rights or for immigration purposes, and sets rules for agreements between local and federal authorities.

Prohibits state and county departments from helping with federal immigration enforcement except when required by law.
Restricts public employees from assisting operations that impose penalties related to protected activities like assembly, petitioning, and speech, or those aimed at penalizing individuals for immigration status.
Requires written agreements between local and federal authorities for criminal law enforcement, limits their duration to two years, mandates training on state civil rights protections, and requires approval by the attorney general.

The amendment text is complex and includes many specific legal terms that may require further explanation or context not provided here.
Some sections of the amendment are incomplete or truncated in the given material, making it difficult to provide a complete summary.

SD1

Hawaii published version SD1

Plain English: This amendment limits state and county departments from assisting federal immigration enforcement operations and restricts public employees from cooperating with certain federal activities.

Prohibits state or county departments from helping in federal immigration enforcement unless required by law.
Restricts public employees from using time, money, facilities, property, equipment, personnel, or other resources to assist in identifying, arresting, or penalizing individuals for protected activities under the U.S. and Hawaii constitutions or for federal immigration enforcement.
Bans agreements between state law enforcement agencies and federal authorities that involve checkpoints, screenings, or traffic stops unless approved by the attorney general.

The amendment text is complex and includes many specific conditions and exceptions which are not fully summarized here.
Details about how penalties will be enforced and what constitutes 'good faith compliance' may require further clarification.

SD2

Hawaii published version SD2

Prohibits state or county departments from helping in federal immigration enforcement unless required by law.
Restricts public employees from using resources to assist in identifying, arresting, or penalizing individuals based on their engagement in constitutionally protected activities or for federal immigration enforcement near sensitive locations like schools and hospitals.
Bans agreements between local law enforcement and federal authorities that involve checkpoints, screenings, or traffic stops unless approved by the attorney general.

The amendment text is complex and includes many specific conditions and exceptions which are not fully summarized here.
Details about how these restrictions will be enforced and monitored are not provided in this excerpt.

Bill History

2026-04-20 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
2026-04-20 H
House Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Tarnas Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
2026-04-17 S
Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
2026-04-16 H
House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
2026-04-14 H
Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 635) in amended form (SD 2).
2026-04-14 S
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, McKelvey. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2026-04-10 S
48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 S
Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3794) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2026-04-07 S
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2026-04-01 S
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-03-30 S
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
2026-03-30 S
Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3295) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
2026-03-23 S
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye.
2026-03-23 S
The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-03-16 S
The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
2026-03-12 S
Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC.
2026-03-12 S
Passed First Reading.
2026-03-12 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 311).
2026-03-10 H
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Kila voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-03-06 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
2026-03-06 H
Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1120-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-25 H
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti.
2026-02-23 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 02-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-02-18 H
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (6) and none excused (0).
2026-02-18 H
Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 426-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
2026-02-06 H
The committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2026-02-02 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-01-26 H
Referred to ECD, JHA, referral sheet 2
2026-01-26 H
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2026-01-23 H
Pending introduction.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Law Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State and Federal Collaboration; Visible Identification; Facial Coverings; Criminal Offenses
Establishes provisions limiting state and federal collaboration for purposes of immigration enforcement operations. Establishes identification and facial coverings standards for state and federal law enforcement officers. Establishes criminal offenses for improper facial coverings and lack of visible identification and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Current Bill Text

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HB1886

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1886

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating
to government operations
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by
adding a new chapter to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

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Chapter

state and federal collaboration

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Definitions.
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As used in this chapter:

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"Federal authorities" means
any federal agency or department.

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"Federal law enforcement
officer" means any employee of the United States government authorized to
arrest a person for criminal or civil violations of federal law and who is
authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their official duties

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"Immigration enforcement
operation" means any operation that has as its main objective the
identification or apprehension of a person or persons for purposes of civil
immigration detention, removal or deportation proceedings, or criminal prosecution
for offenses related to immigration status.

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"Legal assistance" means
legal advice or representation provided by an attorney or an individual under
the direct supervision of an attorney.

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"Law enforcement agency" has
the same meaning as in section 139-1.

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"Law enforcement officer" has
the same meaning as in section 139-1.

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"Personal information"
means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable, alone or in
combination with other information, to an identified or identifiable
individual, or a device that identifies or is linked or reasonably linkable to
an individual, including geolocation.

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"Public employee" means
any nominated, appointed, or elected officer or employee of the State or any
county, including the political subdivisions and agencies thereof, any employee
under contract with the State or any county, and any probationary or
provisional employee of the State or county.

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Limitation
on state and federal collaboration; immigration enforcement.
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(a)
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Except as provided by federal or state law,
no state department or agency may use funds appropriated by the legislature or
state public funds to assist or facilitate federal authorities or federal law
enforcement officers in conduct that exceeds their statutorily enumerated
duties and authority.

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(b)
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Except as required by federal or state law, no public employee acting in
their official capacity shall assist or cooperate with, or allow any time,
money, facilities, property, equipment, personnel or other resources to be used
to assist, cooperate with, or facilitate any operation executed in whole or
part by federal authorities or out-of-state authorities that seeks to
identify,
arrest, or otherwise impose
:

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(1)
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A penalty or civil
or criminal liability upon a person or entity based on their engagement in
activities protected by the United States Constitution or the Hawaii
Constitution regarding assembly, petitioning, and speech; and

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(2)
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A penalty upon a
person for purposes of federal immigration enforcement, including an
immigration enforcement operation occurring at or near a school, health
facility, place of worship, or courthouse.

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Limitation on state deputization.
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A public employee or law enforcement officer may
not request assistance from a federal law enforcement officer for the
enforcement of state laws regarding check points or screenings and motor
vehicle traffic stops.

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Agreements for criminal law enforcement.
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(a)
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If a law enforcement agency enters into an agreement with federal
authorities for the purpose of criminal law enforcement, the agreement shall be
in writing and shall not authorize the participation of federal law enforcement
officers or law enforcement authorities in checkpoints, screenings, or motor
vehicle traffic stops conducted at the direction of or with the assistance of a
law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer.

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(b)
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Any agreement shall not exceed two years and shall include a requirement
for the training of involved federal law enforcement officers on state
constitutional and statutory civil rights protections.
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Any agreement shall be subject to review and
approval by the attorney general.

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Task force; prohibition.
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(a)
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No public employee, law enforcement agency, or law enforcement
officer shall take part in or seek to enter an agreement with federal
authorities or out-of-state authorities for the purposes of sharing personal
information, providing assistance with surveillance, investigations, or
prosecution or an immigration enforcement operation, including a joint
federal-state operation such as a federal Department of Homeland Security task force,
fusion center, or joint terrorism task force, if the public employee, law
enforcement agency, or law enforcement officer has reason to believe the
agreement would result in:

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(1)
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Conduct that amounts
to a violation of individual liberties and rights guaranteed under the United
States Constitution or Hawaii State Constitution, including racial profiling,
unlawful surveillance or investigation, excessive use of force, or unlawful
detention;

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(2)
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Conduct that seeks
to identify, apprehend, arrest, or impose civil or criminal liability or other
penalties upon a person or entity for:

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(A)
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Engaging
in protected activities including assembly, petitioning, and speech;

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(B)
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The
provision of humanitarian assistance, legal assistance, or other aid to benefit
an individual;

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(C)
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Civil
immigration detention, removal, or deportation proceedings;

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(D)
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Offenses related
to immigration status; or

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(E)
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Nonfederal
misdemeanors and violations, including motor vehicle offenses and traffic violations;
or

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(3)
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An attempt to
obtain data from a law enforcement agency, conduct surveillance, or investigate
domestic terrorism and organized political violence in furtherance of the
objectives of National Security Presidential Memorandum-7.

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(b)
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Prior to the renewal or establishment of a new agreement, the law
enforcement agency shall seek and receive written approval from the attorney general
that the agreement is in compliance with applicable state laws."

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SECTION 2.
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Chapter 139, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:

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Identification
requirements; face coverings.
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(a)

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No law enforcement officer or federal law
enforcement officer shall intentionally obscure or conceal the officer's
identity

while engaged in any official duty or public
interaction by wearing a mask, face covering, or other article that covers or
obscures the face in a manner that prevents or interferes with the
identification of the officer.

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(b)
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Every
law enforcement officer and federal law enforcement officer engaging in
official duties in a public setting shall display a visible form of
identification on the outermost garment of the officer's uniform.
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The identification shall include the officer's
name, agency, and unique badge number.

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(c)
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Each law enforcement agency shall:

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(1)
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Establish and
maintain written policies that are available to the public to ensure compliance
with this section; and

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(2)
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Ensure that all
law enforcement officers receive training on the requirements of this section.

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(d)
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Law
enforcement agencies shall provide identification numbers or badges in a manner
consistent with law enforcement officer safety; provided that the identifying
information remains visible and usable to members of the public during any
public interaction.

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(e)
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Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply:

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(1)
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In situations
where a law enforcement officer or
federal
law enforcement officer
is engaged in an active tactical operation,
including special weapons and tactics team responses or high‑risk warrant
service, where facial coverings are necessary for ballistic, respiratory, or
operational safety;

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(2)
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When the law
enforcement officer or
federal law
enforcement officer
is operating in an undercover capacity and
disclosure of identity would jeopardize the safety of the officer or the
integrity of the operation; or

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(3)
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When the use of
protective equipment is required due to hazardous environmental conditions,
including smoke, debris, biohazards, or other conditions where respiratory or
facial protection is necessary.

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(f)
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As used in this section, "federal law
enforcement officer" has the same meaning as in section
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SECTION
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Section 803-5,
Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as
follows:

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"(a)
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A police officer or other officer of justice,
may, without warrant, arrest and detain for examination any person when the
officer has probable cause to believe that such person has committed any
offense, whether in the officer's presence or otherwise[
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; provided
that for purposes of this section, any person employed by a federal law
enforcement agency shall be deemed to have acted in their personal capacity.
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SECTION 4.
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Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken.
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New statutory
material is underscored.

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SECTION 5.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Law
Enforcement; State and County Law Enforcement; Federal Law Enforcement; State
and Federal Collaboration; Identification; Facial Coverings; Arrest Without
Warrant

Description:

Establishes
provisions regarding state and federal collaboration.
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Establishes identification and facial
coverings standards for state and federal law enforcement officers.
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Specifies that when federal law enforcement
officers arrest a person without a warrant, that it is done so in their
personal capacity.

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