The bill aims to revise the laws concerning the revocation of peace officer certification by establishing that a peace officer's certification cannot be revoked solely due to a mental illness. This change is intended to protect the rights of peace officers and ensure that mental health issues do not automatically disqualify them from their profession.

Additionally, the bill includes amendments to Section 44-4-403 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), although specific details of the amendments are not provided in the summary. Overall, the legislation seeks to promote a more equitable approach to the certification process for peace officers, particularly in relation to mental health considerations.

Statutes affected:
HB0802_1.pdf: 7-32-303
HB0802_2.pdf: 44-4-403
Amended: 44-4-403
Introduced: 7-32-303