An Act to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles
HD 4144 requires all local and state police officers to have a suitable flotation device in their on-duty vehicles, designed for water rescue use. The bill also mandates that officers receive water rescue training, including proper use of these devices during emergencies. Municipal police training committees will develop specific regulations to implement these requirements. This law directly affects police departments and officers who operate vehicles during their duties.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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