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 24/7 operational phone number for verifying the card's validity and the position or rank held by the officer at the time of retirement. The previous requirement for the card to include a specific item has been removed, streamlining the information presented.

The changes apply to both honorably retired peace officers and qualified retired law enforcement officers, ensuring consistency in the identification process. The bill 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)