This bill amends the physical fitness performance requirements for certified law enforcement officers by extending the interval for passing the physical fitness test from every 3 years to every 5 years. Specifically, it modifies RSA 106-L:6, IX to reflect this change, stating that all certified police officers, state corrections officers, and probation-parole officers must pass the test every 3 5 years. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that allows officers who have served as certified law enforcement officers for 19 years or more to request a permanent physical fitness waiver. Furthermore, the bill maintains the existing protocol for officers who are unable to meet the physical fitness requirements, allowing them to request an additional test and placing their certification in a probationary status for up to 2 years if they fail. If they still do not meet the standards after this period, their certification will be suspended until they can pass the test. The effective date of this act is set for 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is currently undetermined as the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant is awaiting further information from the Police Standards and Training Council.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 106-L:6
HB1805 text: 106-L:6