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HB 5479·WV·house

Relating to prohibiting concealment of a law-enforcement officer’s identity or authority.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Hornbuckle
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To House Judiciary

Feb 12, 2026

Summary

The bill bars police from wearing masks, face coverings, or otherwise obscuring their badge when they stop someone without a warrant and without probable cause. It applies to all state, local and agency officers, with exceptions for valid warrants, undercover operations, safety risks, or exigent circumstances, and also forbids discrimination based on protected characteristics.

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