Bill No. 1593 aims to establish new guidelines for evaluating the credibility of peace officers in criminal proceedings. It defines key terms and stipulates that an attorney representing the state cannot disqualify a peace officer as a witness based solely on unadjudicated allegations of misconduct. The bill allows peace officers who have been reported for misconduct or placed on a "Do Not Call" list to dispute these determinations by filing a petition with the Office of the Attorney General. The petition will be referred to an administrative law judge for an evidentiary hearing, where findings of fact and conclusions of law will be provided.

Furthermore, if the administrative law judge finds that the allegations of misconduct are not supported by a preponderance of the evidence, the law enforcement agency and the attorney for the state cannot rely on those allegations. The bill also ensures that courts will receive copies of the administrative law judge's findings when considering the credibility of the peace officer. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.