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Three distinct but related provisions make up this bill. First, it prohibits Utah state and local law enforcement agencies from assisting federal immigration authorities conducting civil immigration enforcement operations — meaning operations aimed at detaining, removing, or deporting people — at sensitive locations such as public libraries, government-operated health care facilities, courthouses, shelters, and legal services offices, as well as houses of worship. Those government-operated sensitive locations are also required to deny non-public access to anyone seeking to conduct such an operation, unless the person presents a valid federal court warrant or an emergency exists. Second, the bill bars law enforcement officers from wearing face-concealing coverings — such as balaclavas or tactical masks — while on duty, with exceptions for tactical units, authorized undercover operations, and situations covered by a publicly posted agency policy. Every law enforcement agency in Utah must create and publicly post a written facial covering policy by July 1, 2026, and officers who knowingly violate the prohibition while committing assault, false arrest, or similar misconduct lose their legal immunity and can be personally sued for at least $10,000 in damages.