BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

HB 2173: Law enf. face coverings

Concerning the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers.

Summary

Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties.
Establishes a civil cause of action for persons who are detained by peace officers violating the prohibition on facial coverings or the requirement to be reasonably identifiable.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (HB 2173), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2173 (2023–24) Natural gas utilities/OPMA · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2173 (2019–20) Fiscal matters T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2017–18) Ballot drop box accessib. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2015–16) Human services T.O. · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2013–14) Hydrocodone use/optometrists · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2011–12) Lean strategies at agencies · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2173 (2009–10) Facilitation of annexations · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2173 (2007–08) Long-term care facilities · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor