Bill > HF937

This bill modifies several administrative procedures related to law enforcement officers, primarily focusing on certification revocation and professional confidentiality. The bill narrows the grounds for revoking a law enforcement officer's certification, specifying that certification can only be revoked if an officer is discharged for just cause or voluntarily quits during pending disciplinary action that would warrant discharge. It also establishes that no other grounds for revocation can be maintained, and any pending actions not meeting these criteria must be immediately dismissed. The bill adds new provisions requiring the law enforcement academy to provide complete investigative reports to officers or their legal counsel upon written request and clarifies that officers with suspended certifications do not need to reapply after the suspension period. Additionally, the bill expands confidentiality protections for peer support counselors, broadening the definition of who can be a peer support counselor and where they can provide services, and ensuring that confidential communications made during counseling cannot be disclosed, including in testimony. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, reflecting its perceived urgency.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF937