Bill > AB1489

This bill requires law enforcement agencies to implement a policy prohibiting peace officers from carrying a firearm when their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above 0.00%, regardless of whether they are on or off duty, with a specific exception for officers engaged in undercover assignments. The bill defines "carry" as having direct physical control or being physically connected to a firearm, including when it is holstered and attached to the officer's person. The legislation also includes a provision that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs, local agencies will be reimbursed according to existing state procedures. By setting a zero-tolerance policy for carrying firearms while having any detectable amount of alcohol in the bloodstream, the bill aims to enhance public safety and ensure that peace officers are not potentially impaired while in possession of a weapon. The bill adds Section 13667 to the California Penal Code and represents an effort to establish stricter guidelines for peace officers' firearm possession and alcohol consumption.

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