H7039

Establishes a maximum hourly workday for all peace officers as defined in § 12-7-21 and a violation rate of pay of double time and a half.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a maximum workday for peace officers and sets a penalty for overtime violations.

This bill establishes a maximum workday for peace officers, setting eight hours for most and ten hours for correctional officer stewards. It prohibits the state from requiring overtime beyond these limits, except in unforeseeable emergencies. Violations result in double time and a half pay. The bill aims to safeguard the health and well-being of peace officers and those they serve.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor