HB1885
Concerning Law Enforcement; And To Require A Law Enforcement Officer Involved In A Deadly Use Of Force Incident To Be Placed On Temporary Leave And Attend Therapy.
Last Action (May 5, 2025): Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
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AI-Generated Summary
House Bill 1885 mandates specific protocols for law enforcement officers involved in incidents resulting in a person's death. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to place such officers on paid administrative leave immediately following a deadly use of force incident. During this leave, agencies must provide the officer with at least 90 days of professional, no-cost mental health counseling or therapy. This 90-day period may be extended for an additional 90 days if recommended by the mental health professional. An officer may only return to active duty upon receiving notice from the relevant prosecuting attorney that criminal charges will not be filed and documentation from a mental health professional recommending their return. The bill stipulates that these requirements are waived if the officer is charged with a criminal offense related to the incident.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are law enforcement officers who would receive mandatory, agency-funded mental health support and counseling following the trauma of a deadly force incident. Additionally, the public and law enforcement agencies may benefit from standardized procedures intended to promote officer well-being and psychological readiness before an officer returns to active duty.
Who Might Suffer?
Law enforcement agencies may be negatively impacted due to the financial and administrative burden of providing paid leave and mandatory counseling for extended periods. Taxpayers may also experience the fiscal impact of funding these requirements for departments across the state.
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