Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2658: Enacting the safe and transparent arrest act to require all law enforcement agencies operating in Kansas to adopt a written policy regarding the use of facial coverings and prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties except as expressly authorized by law.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2658 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacting the safe and transparent arrest act to require all law enforcement agencies operating in Kansas to adopt a written policy regarding the use of facial coverings and prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing a facial covering that conceals or obscures their facial identity in the performance of their duties except as expressly authorized by law. Primary sponsor: Angela Martinez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Angela Martinez (Democratic).