Legislative Update

law enforcement

Resisting law enforcement conflict resolution

Filed Under: Criminal

The House Committee on Courts and Criminal Code heard HB 1056 by Rep. Meltzer on resisting law enforcement conflict resolution. The bill resolves a conflict between amendments to the resisting law enforcement statute in HEA 1014-2025 and HEA 1637-2025.  Specifically, the bill codifies the intent of the General Assembly to increase the penalties for certain resisting … [Read more...] about Resisting law enforcement conflict resolution

Law enforcement procedures

Filed Under: Criminal

S.E.A. 259, P.L. 131-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Requires an affidavit for probable cause, or a person testifying at a probable cause hearing, to make certain disclosures relating to a possible conflict of interest. Specifies that a probable cause affidavit must be redacted under certain circumstances. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from directing, encouraging, or … [Read more...] about Law enforcement procedures

Unlawful encroachment

Filed Under: Criminal

H.E.A. 1122, P.L. 4-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Authorizes a law enforcement officer to order a person to stop approaching the law enforcement officer if the officer reasonably believes that the person's presence within 25 feet of the officer will interfere with the performance of the officer's duties. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally approaches within 25 … [Read more...] about Unlawful encroachment

Law enforcement officer impeachment evidence

Filed Under: Criminal

H.E.A. 1471, P.L. 93-2025 Effective: July 1, 2025 Establishes the procedure for placing a law enforcement officer's name on a Giglio list. Provides notice and reconsideration procedures. Provides requirements for prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officers. Provides civil immunity to prosecuting attorneys for acts related to a Giglio list.  Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officer impeachment evidence