SB5974

Modernizing and strengthening laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially commissioned officers, and police matrons.

Complete·4/1/26

Modernizes and strengthens laws concerning sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, law enforcement agency volunteers, youth cadets, specially.

The bill updates and revises laws governing the eligibility requirements, duties, and responsibilities of sheriffs, police chiefs, and town marshals. It mandates that sheriffs, police chiefs, and town marshals must complete basic training within nine months of assuming office. It also requires that volunteers, youth cadets, and specially commissioned officers be supervised and that their roles be limited to specific, non-law enforcement tasks. The bill further establishes a probationary period for reinstatement of certification for those whose certification was denied or revoked.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

30 Yea

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19 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 24

4:00 PM

House Committee on Community Safety Executive Session

Feb 23

1:30 PM

House Committee on Community Safety Public Hearing

History

Apr 1

Senate

Governor signed.

Apr 1

Senate

Chapter 258, 2026 Laws.

Apr 1

Senate

Effective date 4/30/2026*.