This bill establishes new guidelines for evaluating the credibility of peace officers in criminal proceedings. It prohibits attorneys representing the state from disqualifying a peace officer as a witness based solely on unadjudicated allegations of misconduct. The bill defines key terms, including "law enforcement agency" and "attorney representing the state," and clarifies that allegations under appeal are not considered finally adjudicated. Additionally, it allows peace officers to dispute reports of misconduct by filing a petition with the Office of the Attorney General, which will then refer the case to an administrative law judge for an evidentiary hearing.

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. Furthermore, if the peace officer is placed on a "Do Not Call" list while the administrative process is pending, the judge must rule in favor of the peace officer. The findings from the administrative law judge will be provided to the court when assessing the credibility of the peace officer, and the bill allows for the disclosure of credibility issues to the court. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.