2024 House Bill 5409

Law enforcement: investigations; review of case files and reinvestigation of certain cold case homicides; allow.

A bill to provide a system for reviewing case files or reinvestigations of certain cold case homicides; to adopt certain policies; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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The legislation mandates a structured process for reviewing and potentially reinvestigating cold case homicides, involving specific timelines, application procedures, and coordination among law enforcement agencies, while also setting conditions for when further reviews can be conducted.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2024

Introduced by Rep. William Bruck (R-30) and six co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Matt Maddock (R-51), Gregory Alexander (R-98), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Tom Kunse (R-100), Joseph Fox (R-101) and Doug Wozniak (R-59)

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice