Assembly extends face‑covering ban to all law enforcement in SB 1004
August 26, 2026 | Select Committee on Wildfire Prevention, Select Committees, California State Assembly, House, Legislative, California
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The Assembly passed SB 1004, described by a floor presenter as the “No Secret Police Act,” extending an existing prohibition on law‑enforcement officers covering their faces during routine public interactions to all law enforcement operating in California. Assemblymember Scholz presented the bill on behalf of Senator Wiener and argued the measure prevents concealment of identity during non‑exempt law‑enforcement functions.
Supporters cited a federal court ruling affirming that the state can regulate face coverings for public interactions; opponents raised First Amendment and operational concerns and recorded a notable minority of no votes. The vote was recorded Ayes 41, Noes 18, and the bill passed the Assembly.
Supporters cited a federal court ruling affirming that the state can regulate face coverings for public interactions; opponents raised First Amendment and operational concerns and recorded a notable minority of no votes. The vote was recorded Ayes 41, Noes 18, and the bill passed the Assembly.
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