Bill > SB2519

This bill amends existing Hawaii law to establish new deadlines for law enforcement officer certification, pushing back the date by which individuals must have completed approved basic training and met other qualifications from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The Law Enforcement Standards Board (the "board") is responsible for approving training programs and issuing certifications to officers who meet these requirements or have equivalent training from other jurisdictions. This change impacts various law enforcement agencies, including county police departments and state departments like the department of law enforcement, department of land and natural resources, department of taxation, and department of the attorney general, all of which will require officers to have this certification starting July 1, 2028. The bill also specifies that the new provisions will take effect on July 1, 3000.

Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2519&year=2026