SB 1544: Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
GENERAL BILL by Pizzo
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibiting certain personnel actions from being taken against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives a copy of the complaint signed by the complainant under oath, etc.
Last Action: 2/3/2026 Senate - Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
- Criminal Justice (CJ)
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability (GO)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate |
• Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules |
| 1/22/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/28/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/02/26, 3:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 2/2/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Criminal Justice; YEAS 6 NAYS 1 |
| 2/3/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability |