CS/HB 1283: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
GENERAL BILL by Government Operations Subcommittee ; Fabricio ; Blanco ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Alvarez, J. ; Holcomb ; Plasencia
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requires copy of complaint, signed by complainant under oath, to be provided to law enforcement officers & correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; provides exception if complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibits certain personnel actions from being taken against law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives copy of complaint signed by complainant under oath unless certain exception applies; requires certain investigative files to be included in officer's personnel file; prohibits investigation that does not result in imposition of disciplinary action from affecting officer's ability to receive promotion, raise, or any other commendation; requires complaint against law enforcement officer or correctional officer to be in writing & signed under oath by person filing complaint unless certain exception applies; provides penalties for making false complaint.
Last Action: 2/24/2026 House - Added to Second Reading Calendar
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
| 1/26/2026 | House |
• Added to Criminal Justice Subcommittee agenda |
| 1/28/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Reported out of Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Now in Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2/9/2026 | House |
• Added to Government Operations Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/11/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Government Operations Subcommittee |
| 2/12/2026 | House |
• Reported out of Government Operations Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 2/13/2026 | House |
• Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Judiciary Committee • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/20/2026 | House |
• Added to Judiciary Committee agenda |
| 2/24/2026 | House |
• Favorable by Judiciary Committee • Reported out of Judiciary Committee • Bill released to House Calendar • Added to Second Reading Calendar |
