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Washington governor poised to sign bill banning masked law enforcement officers
- The Washington House passed Senate Bill 5855 to ban face-concealing masks by law enforcement.
- Sen. Javier Valdez sponsors the bill to ensure the public can identify who uses government power.
- Gov. Ferguson signaled support, saying he looks forward to signing it once it reaches his desk.
- The bill would allow legal action against officers unlawfully wearing masks, with remedies defined by a court.
- The measure includes protections for officers who comply with identification standards.
- The bill applies to local, state, and federal officers operating in Washington if enacted.
- The bill’s sponsor frames the measure as a public transparency effort.
- The proposal has moved through both chambers after earlier debates in the Senate.
- The bill aims to address concerns about accountability during public encounters.
- The governor’s signature would formalize the measure into Washington law if he signs.
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