Digest: The Act sets police ID rules and limits the actions of public employees when working with U.S. or out-of-state law enforcement. The Act also creates a cause of action when the rules are violated. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.9).
Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies concerning identifying information on law enforcement uniforms. Broadens the application of laws specifying identification requirements for law enforcement officers.
Requires law enforcement agencies to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. Prohibits the wearing of facial coverings by law enforcement officers except in specified circumstances.
Creates the offense of misrepresentation by a law enforcement officer. Punishes by a maximum penalty of a $2,000 fine.
Includes federal officers in the definition of "peace officer" for purposes of the crime of criminal impersonation of a peace officer.
Prohibits employees of public bodies in this state from participating in certain actions. Directs public bodies to enact policies prohibiting engagement in certain actions.
Specifies disclosure requirements for law enforcement agencies that enter into joint task forces or cross-deputization agreements with federal law enforcement agencies or law enforcement agencies of another state.
Provides that volunteers in a civil defense force are agents of a public body for purposes of the Oregon Tort Claims Act.
Allows a person harmed by violations of certain provisions to bring a civil cause of action. Allows a person to seek an injunction.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 181A.700, 181A.702, 162.367, 399.035