AN EMERGENCY ACT CONCERNING PROHIBITION ON FACIAL COVERINGS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT for the purpose of prohibiting certain law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings that conceal or obscure the face while interacting with the public in the performance of official duties in Prince George’s County; providing definitions and exceptions; providing penalties and enforcement; stating that a public emergency exists and declaring the nature of that emergency; and generally relating to transparency and public trust in law enforcement.

Committee

County Council

Requested by

Krystal Oriadha

Introduced

February 12, 2026

On agenda

April 7, 2026

Passed

April 7, 2026

Enacted

March 17, 2026

Enactment no.

04/07/2026 @ 10:30 AM

Where it was heard

County Council Apr 7, 2026 public hearing held County Council Apr 7, 2026 enacted Pass County Council Mar 17, 2026 introduced Sitting as the Committee of the Whole Mar 3, 2026 amended Pass Sitting as the Committee of the Whole Mar 3, 2026 Favorably recommended with amendments Pass County Council Feb 17, 2026 presented and referred