North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 18 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1132 — Law Enforcement Officers Facial Coverings and Identifications.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 April 29, 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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 19 sponsors

    3 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (18 D · 1 I) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

59 added · 58 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 1132 includes added language that reinforces the requirement for law enforcement agencies in North Carolina to have clear policies regarding the use of facial coverings by officers. This amendment emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and public trust, while also stating that facial coverings should only be used in specific situations, such as undercover operations or when safety is a concern. These changes matter because they aim to build greater public confidence in law enforcement practices and ensure that the use of facial coverings is carefully regulated.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1132 Short Title:
1132 Apr 29, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30573-NQa-25 Short Title:
Representative Cervania.
Representatives Cervania, Harrison, Clark, and Greenfield (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM WEARING FACIAL COVERINGS ANDTO REQUIRELAWENFORCEMENTOFFICERS TOBECLEARLY IDENTIFIABLE.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM WEARING FACIAL COVERINGS ANDTO REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TOBECLEARLY IDENTIFIABLE.
– Any opaque mask, garment, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of the wearer, including a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.
– Any opaque mask, garment, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of the wearer, including a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski mask, and anysimilar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.
(1) Active undercover operations.
*H1132-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) Active undercover operations.
*DRH30573-NQa-25* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Tactical operations where protective gear is required for physical safety.
(2) Tactical operations where protective gear is required for physical safety.
– Any law enforcement agency operating in this State shall maintain, publicly post, and enforce a written policy regarding the wearing of facial coverings as described in this section.
– Anylaw enforcement agencyoperating in this State shall maintain, publicly post, and enforce a written policy regarding the wearing of facial coverings as described in this section.
Page 2 DRH30573-NQa-25
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1132?
HB 1132 is sponsored by Brian Turner (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1132?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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