2016 House Bill 6022

Revise police “Garrity statements” law

Introduced in the House

Nov. 9, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Irwin (D-53)

To establish that a law enforcement officer’s immunity from incrimination for certain statements made to his employer about official duty actions (so-called "Garrity statements,” referencing a 1967 U.S. Supreme Court case) only applies if the statement was true.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary