Law enforcement: records; law enforcement officer separation of service record act; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 2017 PA 128 (MCL 28.561 et seq.); designates secs. 1 & 2 as art. 1 & secs. 3 & 5 as art. 2 & adds arts. 3 & 4.
Impact
The primary impact of HB 6115 is on how law enforcement agencies in Michigan manage personnel records. By mandating both provisional and separation service records, the bill enhances the oversight of law enforcement officers as they transition between agencies. It seeks to provide a standardized process for documenting any disciplinary actions or investigations that officers may have faced within one year prior to their separation. This change could prevent officers with unresolved issues from moving to new positions without the necessary scrutiny of their past conduct.
Summary
House Bill 6115 aims to amend the existing Law Enforcement Officer Separation of Service Record Act, originally enacted in 2017. The bill introduces amendments to sections that govern the creation and maintenance of service records for law enforcement officers who separate from their agencies. It focuses on delineating specific definitions and requirements for creating a separation of service record, which must be maintained within five business days following an officer's departure. This record is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies by documenting the reasons and circumstances surrounding an officer's separation.
Contention
There are points of contention surrounding the implications of HB 6115 on officer privacy and agency transparency. Some stakeholders may argue that the requirement for detailed separation records may lead to violations of privacy for former officers. On the other hand, proponents assert that these records are vital for ensuring public trust in law enforcement by making sure that only qualified and suitable candidates are moved between agencies, effectively addressing any potential misconduct that may otherwise go unrecorded.
Additional_notes
The proposed amendments include provisions that allow officers to review their separation records and contest any inaccuracies within them. By formalizing this review process, the bill aims to balance the need for accountability with the rights of the officers, making it a crucial aspect of the legislative discussion surrounding the treatment of former law enforcement personnel.
Law enforcement: records; law enforcement officer separation of service record act; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 2017 PA 128 (MCL 28.561 et seq.); designates secs. 1 & 2 as art 1 & secs. 3 - 5 as art. 2 & adds arts. 3 & 4.
Law enforcement: records; law enforcement officer separation of service record act; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 2017 PA 128 (MCL 28.561 et seq.) & adds arts. 3 & 4.
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act; update. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1097'24
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act; update. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6115'24
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act in the Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act; update and include release of provisional service records. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0339'25
Law enforcement: other; disclosures by law enforcement officers act; modify definition of involuntary statement. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 563 (MCL 15.391).
Law enforcement: other; disclosures by law enforcement officers act; modify definition of involuntary statement. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 563 (MCL 15.391).
Law enforcement: other; disclosures by law enforcement officers act; modify definition of involuntary statement. Amend sec. 1 of 2006 PA 563 (MCL 15.391).
Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5g, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.) & repeals sec. 5f of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4710'23
Law enforcement: records; law enforcement officer separation of service record act; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 2017 PA 128 (MCL 28.561 et seq.) & adds arts. 3 & 4.
Law enforcement: records; law enforcement officer separation of service record act; revise. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 2017 PA 128 (MCL 28.561 et seq.); designates secs. 1 & 2 as art 1 & secs. 3 - 5 as art. 2 & adds arts. 3 & 4.
Elections: qualified voter file; most recent digitized photographic image of an elector to be contained in the qualified vote file; require, and require election officials to compare the digitized photographic image of an elector to that elector before voting. Amends secs. 509q, 509gg, 509hh, 523, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509q et seq.).
Elections: voting procedures; process for voting without identification for election purposes; modify to include proof of identity and proof of state residency. Amends secs. 523, 523a, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 et seq.).
Elections: voting procedures; process for voting without identification for election purposes; modify to include proof of identity and proof of state residency. Amends secs. 523, 523a, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 et seq.).
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act in the Bullard-Plawecki employee right to know act; update and include release of provisional service records. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0339'25
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act; update. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6115'24
Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act; update. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1097'24