HB 1609: Criminal Justice
GENERAL BILL by Hardy
Criminal Justice; Requires each county to establish an independent Office of Law Enforcement & Correctional Officer Oversight; provides for appointment & duties of commissioners provides requirements concerning collective bargaining agreements for law enforcement & correctional officers; provides duties for state attorneys concerning alleged misconduct of law enforcement & correctional officers; provides for forfeiture of law enforcement or correctional officer's pension for certain willful acts; repeals provisions relating to law enforcement officers' & correctional officers' rights; provides requirements for contracts between unions representing officers & employing agencies.
Effective Date: 7/1/2021
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 4/30/2021 House - Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2021 | House |
• Filed • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 3/5/2021 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
| 4/30/2021 | House |
• Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee |
