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MT HB802

MT HB802
Revise laws related to POST officer certification


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Introduced
02/23/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
03/03/2023
Passed
04/17/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/19/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revise laws related to POST officer certification

AI Summary

This bill revises laws related to POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) officer certification. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting the revocation of a public safety officer's certification solely on the basis of mental illness, unless the mental illness substantially limits the officer's ability to perform essential duties or poses a direct threat to public or officer safety; (2) allowing the POST council to waive or modify qualification or training standards for good cause; and (3) clarifying the POST council's role in obtaining and retaining confidential criminal justice information regarding public safety officers for certification and recertification purposes.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chapter Number Assigned (on 05/19/2023)

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