A state bill that would make it a misdemeanor offense for law enforcement officers, including federal agents, who wear face coverings while on duty headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk Friday after it passed both the state senate and state assembly.

SB 627 also known as the No Secret Police Act would also mandate local and state as well as federal law enforcement officers to wear an identifiable uniform during any operations in public.

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The legislation, introduced by Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Jesse Arreguin (D-Berkeley), aims to boost transparency as federal agents conducting immigration enforcement operations drew criticism for covering up their faces and driving in unmarked vehicles.

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