Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 250 — An Act establishing the crime of wearing a mask in public while acting as a peace officer; and providing for an effective date.

Last action — (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 15 Minutes Following Session --

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 43 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 250, several changes were made regarding the conditions under which peace officers can wear masks and other protective gear. The requirement of having a court order or supervisor authorization for undercover assignments was removed. Additionally, while the previous draft allowed various types of masks and protective gear for different situations, the current version simplifies this by indicating only a few specific items such as shields and medical or smoke masks. This amendment is important because it clarifies the rules for peace officers, potentially making it easier for them to protect themselves while ensuring public safety.

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34-LS1284\G CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
34-LS1284\A HOUSE BILL NO.
250(STA) IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY THE HOUSE STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Referred:
250 IN THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE - SECOND SESSION BY REPRESENTATIVES HANNAN, Fields, Mina Introduced:
Judiciary Sponsor(s):
1/20/26 Referred:
REPRESENTATIVES HANNAN, Fields, Mina A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the crime of wearing a mask in public while acting as a peace officer;
State Affairs, Judiciary A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act establishing the crime of wearing a mask in public while acting as a peace officer;
(b) This section does not apply to a peace officer who (1) is on an undercover assignment that is authorized by the officer's supervisor or by a court order;
(b) This section does not apply to a peace officer who (1) is on an undercover assignment;
(2) is wearing (A) a shield that does not obscure the peace officer's face that is HB0250b -1- CSHB 250(STA) New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1284\G designed to protect the peace officer's face from harm;
(2) is wearing (A) a shield that does not obscure the peace officer's face that is designed to protect the peace officer's face from harm;
(B) a medical mask or surgical mask designed to protect against transmission of disease or infection or any other mask or device, including an air-purifying respirator, a full or half mask, or a self-contained breathing apparatus, necessary to protect against exposure to a toxin, gas, smoke, inclement weather, or another hazardous or harmful environmental condition;
HB0250a -1- HB 250 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1284\A (B) a medical mask or respirator that is designed to prevent the transmission of disease if the peace officer has obtained a statement from a licensed physician that the mask or respirator is necessary to protect the health of the peace officer;
(C) a mask for protection against exposure to smoke;
(C) a mask for protection against exposure to smoke.
(D) a mask while outdoors when the temperature is at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit;
(E) a helmet if the officer is using a motorcycle or other vehicle that requires a helmet for safe operation while in the performance of the officer's duties;
(3) is participating in a tactical operation for which protective gear is required for immediate physical safety;
in this paragraph, "tactical operation" means a planned or emergent law enforcement activity (A) involving the elevated risk of death or serious physical injury, specialized operational methods, or hazardous environmental conditions;
and (B) for which a peace officer's use of protective equipment that partially or fully covers the face is reasonably necessary for officer safety or mission execution and is not intended to conceal the officer's identity;
(4) is assigned to a special weapons and tactics team and is actively performing responsibilities of that team.
CSHB 250(STA) -2- HB0250b New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
HB 250 -2- HB0250a New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED]
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Action History

  1. (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 15 Minutes Following Session --

  2. (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120

  3. (H) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  4. (H) FN3: ZERO(DPS)

  5. (H) FN2: ZERO(LAW)

  6. (H) FN1: ZERO(ADM)

  7. (H) AM: HOLLAND, STORY, CARRICK

  8. (H) NR: HIMSCHOOT

  9. (H) DNP: VANCE, ST. CLAIR

  10. (H) STA RPT CS(STA) 2DNP 1NR 3AM

  11. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  12. (H) Moved CSHB 250(STA) Out of Committee

  13. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  14. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  15. (H) Heard & Held

  16. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  17. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  18. (H) <Bill Hearing Canceled>

  19. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  20. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  21. (H) Heard & Held

  22. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  23. (H) COSPONSOR(S): MINA

  24. (H) Minutes (HSTA)

  25. (H) Heard & Held

  26. (H) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:15 PM GRUENBERG 120

  27. (H) STA, JUD

  28. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  29. (H) Prefile released 1/9/26

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 62 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (62)

62 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 250?
HB 250 is sponsored by Genevieve Mina (D), Zack Fields (D), and Sara Hannan (D).
What is the current status of HB 250?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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