2021 Regular Session HB 2936 A

• Bill Title: Relating to law enforcement officers.

Catchline/Summary

Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to investigate person's character before accepting person for training and certification as police officer or reserve officer.]

Directs department to adopt rules prohibiting officers from racist behaviors.]

Requires law enforcement agency that obtains evidence that law enforcement officer has engaged in racist behavior to provide evidence to district attorney within 14 days.]

Directs Governor to convene task force to develop plan for removing peace officers who have discriminatory sentiments that would violate the rights of protected classes.]

Directs Bureau of Labor and Industries to establish and maintain hotline for reports of officer misconduct.]

States legislative findings about racism and public safety.

Requires Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to create uniform background checklist and standardized personal history questionnaire for use by law enforcement units in hiring public safety officers.

Directs law enforcement units to adopt policies that set standards for speech and expression by police officers and reserve officers.

Requires employers to provide employment information to law enforcement units for purpose of hiring public safety officers.

Exempts law enforcement units from prohibition on employer access to personal social media accounts.

• Fiscal Impact: Has Minimal Fiscal Impact
• Revenue Impact: No Revenue Impact
• Current Location: In Senate Committee
• Current Committee: Senate Committee On Judiciary and Ballot Measure 110 Implementation