This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding law enforcement officers. It introduces new protections for employees by prohibiting any agency, employer, or political subdivision from taking retaliatory actions against employees who provide testimony in related proceedings. Additionally, it clarifies that all hearings under this section are open to the public, replacing the previous requirement that they "shall be" open. The bill also specifies that any policy attempting to restrict an employee's testimony is void and unenforceable, reinforcing the right to testify in administrative or judicial proceedings.

Furthermore, the bill adds a definition of "retaliatory action," which includes various adverse employment actions such as transfer, reassignment, demotion, reduction in compensation, and termination. It also requires law enforcement agencies to include final disposition reports in their original investigation records and to forward these reports to prosecuting agencies when applicable, referencing the rule 15.1 database as defined in section 38-1119. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and protect the rights of employees within law enforcement agencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 38-1106