Bill > HB4835

This bill amends the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act by updating the definition of a "law enforcement officer" with several minor linguistic and technical changes. The most notable modifications include replacing gendered language like "he or she" with gender-neutral terms such as "that individual" and changing "enforcement officer" to "inspection officer" in one specific context related to the aeronautics commission. The bill provides an extremely comprehensive and detailed definition of who qualifies as a law enforcement officer, listing numerous specific roles and positions that are either included or excluded from this designation, ranging from sheriff's deputies and tribal police to park rangers, conservation officers, and public safety officers at various institutions. The bill also clarifies that the definition encompasses individuals authorized to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, with specific provisions for officers from various levels of government and specialized agencies. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if a companion House Bill (HB 4834) is also enacted into law, creating a legislative tie bar between the two pieces of legislation.