PUBL SAFETY OFFICER-REIMBURSE
Summary
Creates the Public Safety Officer Protection Act. Provides that a public employer shall reimburse a public safety officer for reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the officer in connection with any criminal proceeding arising from the officer's conduct in the performance of official duties unless, in relation to that conduct, any of the following applies: (1) the officer is convicted of a crime; (2) the officer's employment is terminated for cause; or (3) the officer resigns for reasons other than retirement or disability before the attorney's fees are incurred. Provides that a public employer, including a home rule unit, that employs a full-time public safety officer may not provide benefits to that officer in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of the Act.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 25, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 29, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Patrick J. Verschoore
DDemocratic
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