The bill amends the existing law regarding the use and disclosure of statements made by law enforcement officers, specifically focusing on the definition of "involuntary statement." An involuntary statement is defined as information provided by a law enforcement officer that is compelled under the threat of dismissal or other employment sanctions from their agency. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "law enforcement agency" to include various entities such as the department of state police, the department of natural resources, and other local authorities responsible for crime prevention and law enforcement.

Furthermore, the bill introduces the term "qualified authority," which is defined according to existing law. The amendments aim to enhance the protection of law enforcement officers by ensuring that statements made under coercion are not disclosed or used against them. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of related legislation, specifically Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4352 from the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 15.391