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HB 1492 Enacted

Impersonating a law-enforcement officer; clarifies definition of "facial covering," penalties.

Introduced
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Enacted

Impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalties. Creates a Class 5 felony for impersonating a law-enforcement officer while wearing a facial covering, as that term is defined in the bill, and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent violation.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 23, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 867 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
100 · Very high