H.B. No. 3686 amends the Government Code to enhance the identification cards issued to honorably retired peace officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers. The bill specifies that these identification cards must now include a phone number that operates 24/7 for verification purposes, as well as the position or rank held by the officer at the time of retirement. The previous requirement for the card to include a phone number was maintained, but the conjunction "and" was removed to accommodate the new insertions.

The changes aim to improve the identification process for retired officers by ensuring that their credentials can be easily verified and that their rank or position is clearly stated. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 614.124, Government Code 614.1241 (Government Code 614)
House Committee Report: Government Code 614.124, Government Code 614.1241 (Government Code 614)
Engrossed: Government Code 614.124, Government Code 614.1241 (Government Code 614)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 614.124, Government Code 614.1241 (Government Code 614)
Enrolled: Government Code 614.124, Government Code 614.1241 (Government Code 614)