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." It clarifies that an involuntary statement is information provided by a law enforcement officer that is compelled under threat of dismissal or other employment sanctions. Importantly, the bill specifies that an involuntary statement does not include instances where a law enforcement officer knowingly and intentionally provides false or misleading information regarding a material fact.

Additionally, the bill updates the terminology used in the definition of "law enforcement officer," changing "a person" to "an individual." It retains the definitions of law enforcement agencies and includes various categories of law enforcement officers, such as local corrections officers and emergency dispatch workers. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after it is enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 15.391