Bills Assigned to Keyword - Police (50)

Date of Last Recorded Action: 3/15/2024


H 3030 Allows municipal employees who are authorized to issue parking violation tickets to issue handicapped parking violation ticketsSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows municipal employees who are authorized to issue parking violation tickets to issue handicapped parking violation tickets.
Sponsor: John Mccravy House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police
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H 3078 Adds an additional offense if a person injures a federal, state or local law enforcement officer, firefighter, corrections officer or EMS workerSummary of the bill as introduced: Adds an additional offense of assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature if a person injures a federal, state or local law enforcement officer, firefighter, corrections officer or EMS worker.
Sponsor: Thomas Pope House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Huggins, Forrest Status Date: 1/31/2019
Keywords: Fire House Police Public Safety
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H 3104 Outlines procedures and rights for the retention and release by law enforcement of precious metals possessed by dealers and believed to be stolenSummary of the bill as introduced: Outlines procedures and rights for the retention and release by law enforcement of precious metals possessed by dealers and believed to be stolen.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: LCI Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3176 Requires a person operating a motor vehicle which is involved in an accident that causes great bodily harm or death to submit to drug and alcohol testingSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires a person operating a motor vehicle which is involved in an accident that causes great bodily harm or death to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
Sponsor: JA Moore House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3275 Gives law enforcement the authority to seize a person's firearms and ammunition if the person poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or othersSummary of the bill as introduced: Gives law enforcement the authority to seize a person's firearms and ammunition if the person poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or others.
Sponsor: Ivory Thigpen House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3290 Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology from a company that requires the purchaser to enter into a nondisclosure agreementSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology from a company that requires the purchaser to enter into a nondisclosure agreement.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Dillard, Robinson Status Date: 2/11/2020
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3311 Requires the driver and passengers to disclose to law enforcement officers the existence of firearms located in the vehicle during a traffic stop03.19.2019 The House Education and Public Works Motor Vehicles subcommittee adjourned debate on this bill. Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires the driver and passengers to disclose to law enforcement officers the existence of firearms located in the vehicle during a traffic stop.
Sponsor: Jerry Govan House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety Week of 03.18.2019
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H 3316 Requires all law enforcement officers to undergo a mental health evaluation by the Law Enforcement Training Council before becoming certifiedSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires all law enforcement officers to undergo a mental health evaluation by the Law Enforcement Training Council before becoming certified or recertified.
Sponsor: John King House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3317 Requires certified law enforcement officers to complete continuing education credits in diversity training annually Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires certified law enforcement officers to complete continuing education credits in diversity training annually.
Sponsor: John King House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: R.Williams Status Date: 1/29/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3338 Prohibits law enforcement from placing a person under arrest for driving a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license under certain circumstancesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits law enforcement from placing a person under arrest for driving a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police
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H 3355 Enacts the Driving Under the Influence of an Electronic Device or DUI-E Law02.06.2019 The House Education and Public Works Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended by the subcommittee.01.29.2019 The House Education and Public Works Transportation subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendment increases the fine from $25 to $200. Summary of the bill as introduced: Creates the offense of driving while using an electronic device.
Sponsor: Bill Taylor House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ridgeway Status Date: 3/4/2020
Keywords: House Police Public Safety Week of 01.28.2019 Week of 02.04.2019
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H 3356 Requires a bystander who is recording an incident scene to remain at least twelve feet away from a law enforcement officer when the officer is apprehending, arresting, searching or consulting an individual Summary of the bill as introduced: Requires a bystander who is recording an incident scene to remain at least 12 feet away from a law enforcement officer when the officer is apprehending, arresting, searching or consulting an individual.
Sponsor: Ivory Thigpen House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3367 Prohibits a law enforcement officer from using excessive restraint when detaining a person, or unreasonable force while making an arrest Summary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement officer from using excessive restraint when detaining a person, or unreasonable force while making an arrest.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3368 Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devicesSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a law enforcement agency from purchasing cell-site simulator technology or devices, and requires any law enforcement agency currently using cell-site simulator technology to discontinue use.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3373 Provides first responders immunity from civil liability for damage resulting from providing first aid services to a domestic animal while responding to an emergency02.25.2020 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill to the subcommittee.02.05.2020 The House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.Summary of the bill as introduced: Provides first responders immunity from civil liability for damage resulting from providing first aid services to a domestic animal while responding to an emergency.
Sponsor: Chip Huggins House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ridgeway Status Date: 3/4/2020
Keywords: Fire House Police Public Safety Week of 02.03.2020 Week of 02.24.2020
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H 3427 Prohibits a person from being placed under custodial arrest when charged with a traffic offense under a uniform traffic ticketSummary of the bill as introduced: Prohibits a person from being placed under custodial arrest when charged with a traffic offense under a uniform traffic ticket.
Sponsor: Todd Rutherford House Com: EdPW Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works Status Date: 1/8/2019
Keywords: House Police Public Safety
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H 3590 Makes sexual conduct between an arresting law enforcement officer and a person arrested a criminal offenseSummary of the bill as introduced: Makes sexual conduct between an arresting or custodial law enforcement officer and a person arrested or within police custody a criminal offense.
Sponsor: Mandy Norrell House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Clary, Bamberg Status Date: 1/17/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 01.14.2019
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H 3696 Gives a county sheriff the same powers as a municipal police officer Summary of the bill as introduced: Gives county sheriffs the power to enforce municipal ordinances.
Sponsor: Seth Rose House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 1/22/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 01.21.2019
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H 3733 Enacts the Community-Law Enforcement Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act05.07.2019 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.05.07.2019 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report.04.30.2019 The House Judiciary Criminal Laws subcommittee carried over this bill.Summary of the bill as introduced: Authorizes law enforcement agencies to establish deflection programs in partnership with treatment facilities and community organizations to facilitate treatment.
Sponsor: David Weeks House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thayer, Wooten, W.Newton, Thigpen, Kirby, Sandifer, Jefferson, Henegan, Erickson, Bennett, Funderburk, Henderson-Myers, Huggins Status Date: 1/30/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 01.21.2019 Week of 04.29.2019 Week of 05.06.2019
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H 3968 Enacts the Asset Forfeiture and Private Property Protection Act04.02.2019 The House Judiciary Committee recommitted this bill back to the subcommittee.03.19.2019 The House Judiciary Committee adjourned debate on this bill.03.07.2019 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments only make technical changes to clarify  that a guilty plea constitutes a conviction and permits forfeiture.02.28.2019 The House Judiciary Constitutional Laws subcommittee carried this bill over.Summary of the bill as introduced: Establishes that certain property is subject to forfeiture after a criminal investigation.
Sponsor: Alan Clemmons House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Martin Status Date: 3/11/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 02.11.2019 Week of 02.25.2019 Week of 03.04.2019 Week of 03.18.2019 Week of 04.01.2019
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H 4079 Requires the director of the Criminal Justice Academy to determine the location for training, and to select prerequisite aptitude testsSummary of the bill as introduced: Requires the director of the Criminal Justice Academy to determine the location for basic and advanced training, and to select aptitude tests to be taken by officers as a prerequisite for enrollment.
Sponsor: Edward Tallon House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: R.Williams Status Date: 4/2/2019
Keywords: Police Week of 02.25.2019
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H 4080 Revises the process for becoming a certified law enforcement officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Revises the process for becoming a certified law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Edward Tallon House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: R.Williams Status Date: 4/2/2019
Keywords: Police Week of 02.25.2019
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H 4081 Deletes the current provision that allows the director of the Criminal Justice Academy to bring a civil action for injunctive reliefSummary of the bill as introduced: Deletes the current provision that allows the director of the Criminal Justice Academy to bring a civil action for injunctive relief.
Sponsor: Edward Tallon House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: R.Williams Status Date: 4/2/2019
Keywords: Police Week of 02.25.2019
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H 4125 Allows a county or municipality to institute a convenience fee for the electronic payment of a traffic ticket electronically issued by a law enforcement officerSummary of the bill as introduced: Allows a county or municipality to institute a convenience fee for the electronic payment of a traffic ticket electronically issued by a law enforcement officer.
Sponsor: Dennis Moss House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Referred to Committee on Judiciary Status Date: 2/27/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 02.25.2019
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H 4328 Expresses the intent of the General Assembly for the Criminal Justice Academy to provide multiple facilities to train law enforcement officersSummary of the bill as introduced: Expresses the intent of the General Assembly for the Criminal Justice Academy to provide multiple facilities to train law enforcement officers. This bill also authorizes the Law Enforcement Training Council to enter into contracts to allow the Criminal Justice Academy and other entities to train law enforcement personnel.
Sponsor: Nancy Mace House Com: Judy Senate Com:
Status: House - Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pendarvis Status Date: 3/28/2019
Keywords: Police Public Safety Week of 03.25.2019
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