New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8462: Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

S 8462 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on July 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pat Fahy (Democratic). 22 co-sponsors.