OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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HB-6873
AN ACT REQUIRING THE POLICE OFFICER STANDARDS AND
TRAINING COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE A
MODEL POLICY REQUIRING THE USE OF A SEAT SAFETY BELT
FOR ANY PERSON WHO IS BEING TRANSPORTED IN A
MUNICIPAL POLICE VEHICLE.
As Amended by House "A" (LCO 7070)
House Calendar No.: 420
Primary Analyst: RP 5/4/23
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: ME
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill requires the Police Officer Standards and Training Council
(POST) to develop a model policy for the use of seat belts in municipal
police vehicles and outlines disciplinary procedures for violations of the
policy, resulting in no fiscal impact to the state as POST has the expertise
to meet the bill's requirements.
House "A" requires that all municipal law enforcement units adopt a
written policy reflective of the model policy developed pursuant to the
bill by April 1, 2024 and delays the applicability of the seat belt policy
requirements from January 1 to April 1, 2024, resulting in no fiscal
impact to the state or municipalities.
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None