Bill > HB1805

This bill extends the physical fitness testing requirement for certified law enforcement officers from every 3 years to every 5 years, and introduces a new provision allowing officers who have served for 19 years or more to obtain a permanent physical fitness waiver upon request. Under the current law, officers who fail to meet physical fitness standards are placed on probationary status for up to 2 years and can request re-examination, with certification suspension possible if standards are not met after that period. The bill maintains the existing process for officers who do not pass the physical fitness test but adds the significant benefit of a permanent waiver for long-serving officers with 19 or more years of certified service. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for experienced law enforcement professionals while still maintaining standards of physical fitness. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while a complete fiscal note was pending at the time of introduction, the bill was reviewed by the Police Standards and Training Council.

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