PEACE OFFICER MISCONDUCT
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of peace officer misconduct. Provides that a peace officer commits the offense when he or she intentionally: (1) retaliates against a person solely because the person makes a disrespectful statement about the peace officer, law enforcement, or other public officers; or (2) harasses a person solely because of the person's actual or perceived age, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, skin color, religion, mental health, or any other medical conditions, country of origin, or immigration status. Establishes penalties. Defines "harass" and "retaliate". Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2020
Last action Jun 23, 2020
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Jun 23, 2020
Committee
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2020
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
Feb 18, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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