Bill > HB680

This bill requires law enforcement agencies in counties with populations over 500,000 to establish a detailed written policy mandating that peace officers who cause serious bodily injury or death (referred to as an "officer-involved injury or death") must submit a blood, urine, or other bodily substance specimen within six hours of the incident. The purpose of this testing is to assess the officer's blood alcohol content and determine whether controlled substances are present in their body. The bill defines "officer-involved injury or death" as any serious bodily injury or death caused by a peace officer, regardless of whether the officer was on duty at the time. Law enforcement agencies must adopt this policy as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to increase accountability and transparency in cases where law enforcement officers are involved in incidents resulting in serious injury or death by ensuring immediate testing for potential impairment.

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