The bill introduces two new crimes: "Unlawful Concealing of the Identity of a Peace Officer" and "Aggravated Unlawful Concealing of the Identity of a Peace Officer." The former occurs when a peace officer conceals their face, badge, name, or employer during the execution of their duties, leading a person to believe the officer is acting without lawful authority, and is classified as a misdemeanor. The latter involves the same actions but with the intent to deceive or intimidate, resulting in a fourth-degree felony charge. Additionally, the bill clarifies that "peace officer" includes federal, state, or local full-time or certified part-time officers.

Furthermore, the bill amends existing law regarding impersonating a peace officer, specifying that it now includes federal, state, or local officers and removes previous language that was more ambiguous. It also establishes restrictions for individuals authorized to apprehend those who fail to appear for their bail bond, prohibiting them from misrepresenting themselves as peace officers or using government insignia. The bill outlines specific conditions under which these individuals may operate, including limitations on their attire and the use of personal information related to bail fugitives in immigration enforcement contexts.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 30-27-2.1