Law‑enforcement visibility bill would require identification, limit masks and tighten cooperation rules
House Bill 4,138 (LIVA) would require visible officer identification (name or badge), restrict facial coverings for officers operating in Oregon, and set rules and transparency requirements for cooperation with federal/out‑of‑state agencies; sponsors say amendments add exceptions and safe harbors, while sheriffs and police groups request further clarifications.
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Sponsors described House Bill 4,138, the Law Enforcement Accountability and Visibility Act (LIVA), as a response to reports of masked officers and opaque federal operations that have generated fear in communities. The bill would expand identification requirements statewide, restrict the use of facial coverings by officers, and create transparency obligations and a pathway for injunctive relief against agencies alleged to engage in unconstitutional conduct.
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