Bill Summary
SB 1544 Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers (2026 Session)
Complaints Against Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers; Requiring that a copy of a complaint, signed by the complainant under oath, be provided to law enforcement officers and correctional officers who are under investigation before any interrogation begins; providing that complainant names and signatures are not required if a complaint is accompanied by corroborating evidence; prohibiting certain personnel actions from being taken against a law enforcement officer or correctional officer unless such officer receives a copy of the complaint signed by the complainant under oath, etc. Effective Date: 7/1/2026
01/09/26
SENATE
Filed
01/16/26
SENATE
Referred to Criminal Justice; Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Rules
01/28/26
SENATE
On Committee agenda - Criminal Justice, 02/02/26, 3:30 pm, 37 S
02/02/26
SENATE
Favorable by Criminal Justice; 6 Yeas, 1 Nay
02/03/26
SENATE
Now in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
02/06/26
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Bill to be Discussed During the Office of EDR's Criminal Justice Estimating Impact Conference, 02/09/26, 09:00 am, 117 K (No Votes Will Be Taken)
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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