Relates to persons designated as peace officers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Conrad

Expands who qualifies as a peace officer by setting designation criteria and oversight, affecting training, powers, and accountability across agencies.

REFERRED TO CODES

Basic information

Bill number: A 8039

Title: Relates to persons designated as peace officers

Status: REFERRED TO CODES (Assembly Codes Committee)

Introduced: April 22, 2025

Legislative actions:

2025-04-22: REFERRED TO CODES
2025-04-22: REFERRED TO CODES (duplicate entry in the record)

Sponsor: William Conrad (primary)

Purpose and intent (based on the title)

The bill’s title indicates it would relate to who is designated as a peace officer. While the specific text is not provided in the materials available here, such bills typically aim to:
- Define or expand the group of individuals considered peace officers for purposes of statutory duties, powers, or exemptions.
- Clarify criteria, processes, or agencies responsible for designation.
- Align designation with related laws governing authority, training, accountability, and oversight.

Note: The exact scope, definitions, and operative provisions will be set in the bill’s full text. The metadata alone does not specify the precise changes or additions to designations.

Key provisions (subject to the actual bill text)

Not included in the provided materials. Once the full text is available, expected areas to review commonly include:
- Definitions of “peace officer” and any categories or classifications.
- Criteria for designation (training, certification, appointment, authorization).
- Authorities and limitations granted to designated individuals (e.g., enforcement powers, arrest authority, use-of-force rules).
- Oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements.
- Interplay with existing statutes governing peace officers and public safety.

Who would be affected

Individuals who would be designated as peace officers under the bill’s criteria.

Law enforcement and public safety agencies responsible for designations, training, and oversight.

Public institutions and entities that rely on or interact with designated peace officers (courts, prosecutors, municipalities, etc.).

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduced and promptly referred to the Assembly Codes Committee (CODES), indicating the bill will be reviewed for legal and procedural alignment with existing statutes.

As with most bills, potential steps include committee hearings, amendments, floor votes in the Assembly, and subsequent actions in the Senate (if applicable in this jurisdiction), plus potential governor's signature or veto.

Fiscal notes or impact statements, if prepared, would be released by the sponsor or committee staff.

Notes and next steps

The current summary relies on the bill’s metadata and does not include the actual text. To understand the specific changes proposed, obtain the full bill text and any accompanying fiscal notes or sponsor memos.

For the most up-to-date information, check the official legislative website or contact the sponsor’s office.

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