2023 House Bill 5282

Law enforcement: employment; background investigation for membership with extremist groups before licensure; require.

A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled “Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act,” by amending sections 9, 9b, 9c, and 9d (MCL 28.609, 28.609b, 28.609c, and 28.609d), as amended by 2018 PA 552.

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Updates and enhances the licensing requirements and procedures for law enforcement officers in Michigan, emphasizing comprehensive training, physical and psychological assessments, educational and literacy requirements, minimum age and driving license prerequisites, character and background checks including hate group affiliation, U.S. citizenship, employment verification, and the execution of a written oath of office.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 26, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Jason Morgan (D-23), Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75) and Dylan Wegela (D-26)

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary