While we have been very fortunate that the proponents of police “ reform ” legislation have been largely unsuccessful thus far , we need to pay attention to the public concerns that resulted in the legislation in the first place . The bills that stalled out this year may gain traction in 2022 .
Other bills that made it past crossover and may still become laws this year :
• HB 94 Theft of Mail ; Porch Piracy
• HB 126 Collection of DNA Samples ; Missing Persons Cases
• HB 236 Additional Monitoring / Area Checks for TPO Petitioners
• HB 247 Distracted Driving ; Removing First Time Waiver
• HB 248 Automated School Zone Speed Detection ; Removes School Board from Process
• HB 255 Sexual Assault Reform Act of 2021
• HB 272 Raise the Age Act ; Persons under age 18 considered to be juvenile .
• HB 286 Restrict Local Governments ; Reduce Funding for Police
• HB 327 Organized Retail Crime Prevention Act
• HB 384 Equipment / Registration Violations ; May Cite Owner , if Present , Rather Than Driver
• HB 465 Local Governments ; Prohibit Civil Penalties Against Alarm Companies
• HB 479 Repealing Citizen ’ s Arrest
• HB 534 Street Racing / Laying Drags
• SB 10 Street Racing , Laying Drags ; Also Addresses Promoters / Organizers
• SB 60 State Indemnification ; Public Safety Officers ; Heart Attacks / Strokes within 24 Hours
• SB 78 Invasion of Privacy ; Distribution / Publishing Nude Photos
• SB 85 Max Gruver Act ; Hazing of Students or Minors
• SB 115 Driver Education ; How to Interact with Law Enforcement
Stay informed , communicate with your local legislators , and stay safe !
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