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 the threat of dismissal or other employment sanctions. Additionally, 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.

Furthermore, 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 those trained under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act and local corrections officers. The bill is set to take effect 90 days after being enacted into law.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 15.391