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DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Morrell SB No. 294
Present law provides for minimum standards which apply while certain law enforcement
officers and police employees are under administrative investigation.
Present law requires the superintendent of state police or the chief of police or his authorized
representative to initiate an investigation when a formal and written complaint is made
against any police employee or law enforcement officer.
Proposed law removes the requirement that the administrative complaint be in writing.
Effective August 1, 2014.
(Amends R.S. 40:2531(B)(7))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Removes provisions regarding the applicability of statute.
2. Removes requirement that the complaint be in writing.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Judiciary to the engrossed
bill.
1. Provided that present law shall not limit any investigation of alleged criminal
activity.