Legislative Update

law enforcement

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

Law enforcement officer criminal convictions

Filed Under: Criminal

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1471 regarding law enforcement officer criminal convictions sponsored by Sen. Clark, Sen. Freeman, and Sen. Carrasco. Author Rep. Steuerwald testified that the bill is a joint effort between prosecutors and law enforcement to establish the Giglio list and procedures for adding a name to the list. A Giglio list, also known as … [Read more...] about Law enforcement officer criminal convictions

Resisting law enforcement

Filed Under: Criminal

The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1188 on resisting law enforcement sponsored by Sen. Carrasco and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. Shonkwiler introduced the bill and explained that the bill increases certain penalties for resisting law enforcement. An amendment was adopted with a 7-1 vote to increase the penalty to a Level 5 felony if while committing the offense … [Read more...] about Resisting law enforcement