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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
05/08/2025
05/08/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Section 15169 to the Government Code, and to amend Sections 13500, 13510.8, and 13510.9 of, and to add Section 13503.1 to, the Penal Code, relating to peace officers, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
AI Summary
This bill strengthens the oversight and accountability of peace officers in California by expanding the powers of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The bill requires POST employees who have access to sensitive law enforcement information to undergo comprehensive fingerprint-based background checks, and authorizes the commission to inspect and duplicate criminal history and telecommunications system information when necessary for its duties. The legislation significantly broadens the definition of "serious misconduct" for peace officers, which can now lead to decertification, including actions such as dishonesty, abuse of power, excessive force, sexual assault, demonstrating bias, participating in "law enforcement gangs," and failing to intercede when another officer uses excessive force. The bill mandates that law enforcement agencies report allegations of serious misconduct within 10 days, maintain investigative records for two years, and provide detailed information about officer separations. Additionally, the commission can now initiate proceedings to revoke a peace officer's certification for conduct that occurred before January 1, 2022, under certain circumstances. The bill is designated as an urgency statute, meaning it goes into immediate effect to help ensure public safety and maintain the integrity of law enforcement agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Public Safety Hearing (09:30:00 6/10/2025 1021 O Street, Room 2200) (on 06/10/2025)
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