This bill amends Chapter 42-28.2 of the General Laws by introducing a new section, 42-28.2-8.6, which mandates the Commission on Standards and Training to prepare and publish mandatory training standards for police officers. The training will focus on identifying, responding to, handling, investigating, and reporting all incidents involving individuals with a "developmental disability," as defined in the amended Section 40.1-1-8.1. The bill requires that this training be included in the curricula for both recruits and in-service trainees at all police academies operated or certified by the commission.

Additionally, the bill revises the definition of "developmental disability" to state that such disabilities may be manifested at any age, rather than being limited to individuals under the age of twenty-two. This change aims to enhance the understanding and recognition of developmental disabilities among police officers. The act will take effect upon passage.