Assembly bill · A8943 (2025-26)
Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity…
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Nader Sayegh (Assembly Member, District 90, Democratic)
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Prohibits state and federal law enforcement acting within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in certain circumstances
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Summary
Prohibits state and federal law enforcement operating within New York from covering their faces or otherwise concealing their identity, except in limited circumstances.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Penal Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- May 18, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Codes
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jul 16, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Read the record
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