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Lake County committee backs bills to bar law-enforcement face coverings, votes 4-3 to support state and federal measures
Summary
Lake County—s Legislative Committee voted to support a pending Illinois bill (HB4086) and a federal proposal (No Secret Police Act, H4176) that would ban face coverings for law-enforcement officers in public duties except in specified circumstances. The decision followed extended debate by committee members and a roll-call recorded outcome.
The Lake County Legislative Committee voted on Oct. 7 to instruct county lobbyists to back a state bill, HB4086, and a federal companion, H4176, that would generally bar law-enforcement officers from wearing masks or other face coverings while performing duties in public, except in limited circumstances.
The committee recorded a roll-call consensus during the meeting and noted four members voted in favor and three opposed. Chair Wasek said the county would "proceed" and staff would work with the lobbyist team to support the measures.
Supporters said the measures promote transparency and accountability. Committee member Jessica said the bills would help…
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