Bill
HB 3617
Overview: HB 3617, LAW ENFORCEMENT-ARREST QUOTAS, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee, Introduced March 03, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to prohibit the use of ar
Overview: HB 3617, LAW ENFORCEMENT-ARREST QUOTAS, Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee, Introduced March 03, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to prohibit the use of arrest quotas by law enforcement agencies, which are numerical targets or requirements for the number of arrests or citations officers must issue.
Key Provisions:
- Bans law enforcement agencies from establishing, maintaining, or using any kind of quota system for arrests, citations, or other enforcement actions.
- Prohibits supervisors from evaluating officers or making personnel decisions based on the achievement of arrest or citation quotas.
- Requires agencies to adopt policies and training to ensure officers are not pressured to meet numerical targets.
- Allows officers to report quota requirements without fear of retaliation.
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact all state and local law enforcement agencies, requiring them to eliminate any quota systems and change performance evaluation practices. It could help protect officers from pressure to make unnecessary arrests and improve community-police relations.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been re-referred to the Rules Committee for further consideration. If passed, the law enforcement policy changes would need to be implemented within a specified timeframe, likely 6-12 months.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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