LB 854·NE·both
Prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings or disguises and require them to wear appropriate identification
FailedFiled Jan 8, 2026
Sponsor: Hunt
Latest Action
Indefinitely postponed
Apr 17, 2026
Summary
The bill would force all Nebraska law‑enforcement officers to wear visible identification showing their name, badge number and agency, and would stop them from wearing masks, helmets or other items that hide their faces. Exceptions are allowed for undercover work and for specific safety reasons, and breaking the rule would be a Class III misdemeanor.
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