The bill amends the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act by updating the definitions and criteria related to law enforcement officers and agencies. It introduces new legal language that clarifies the meaning of "adjudication of guilt," specifying various scenarios under which a judgment or plea may be entered. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include a broader range of positions, such as public safety officers at educational institutions and various types of investigators, while also specifying exclusions for certain individuals not considered law enforcement officers.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing language to replace gender-specific terms with gender-neutral alternatives, such as changing "he or she" to "that individual" and "person" to "individual." It also includes provisions that ensure the bill's enactment is contingent upon the passage of another related bill, House Bill No. 4834. Overall, the amendments aim to modernize the legal framework governing law enforcement standards in Michigan, ensuring clarity and inclusivity in the definitions used.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.602