Establishes new labor provisions relating to investigations of firefighters
This bill establishes new rules for how firefighters and related emergency personnel are investigated when facing misconduct allegations. It requires investigators to follow specific procedures, such as notifying the employee of the charges in writing, limiting interrogations to two officers, and allowing the employee to take notes or consult with a union representative or legal counsel. The legislation also mandates that statements made during these investigations generally cannot be used in criminal court, protects the employee's personal information from being released to the media, and ensures that an employee under investigation is not reassigned to unusual duties or locations. These provisions aim to provide greater procedural fairness and protection for public safety workers during disciplinary inquiries.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 11, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 11, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Sauls
DDemocratic
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