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MO HB34

MO HB34
Creates the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights"


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Introduced
08/07/2020
In Committee
09/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/16/2020

Introduced Session

2020 1st Extraordinary Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT To repeal section 590.500, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to law enforcement officer disciplinary actions.

AI Summary

This bill creates the "Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights" in Missouri. It establishes a set of rights and procedures that apply to law enforcement officers during investigations and disciplinary actions. The key provisions include: requiring written notice of investigations, limiting questioning to reasonable lengths, allowing officers to have representation, providing officers access to investigative records, setting timelines for investigations, ensuring due process hearings for certain disciplinary actions, and prohibiting double jeopardy or retaliation for asserting constitutional rights. The bill aims to provide protections for law enforcement officers in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety(H) (on 09/16/2020)

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