Oregon bill mandates visible ID for officers, restricts face coverings, and limits state cooperation with federal actions.

Oregon lawmakers are advancing House Bill 4138, which would require all law enforcement officers, including federal and out-of-state personnel, to wear visible identification on duty and restrict face coverings during official activities, except for safety or undercover work. The bill aims to boost accountability and public trust, but faces legal challenges due to federal law supremacy, limiting its enforceability against federal agents. A key amendment shifts focus to civil enforcement, mandating written policies, public transparency in joint task forces, and allowing victims to sue for damages. It also restricts state cooperation with federal operations targeting individuals based on protected activities.