Senate Bill 227 proposes the repeal of section 164.05 of the statutes, which currently outlines the law enforcement officers bill of rights. This bill of rights provides protections for law enforcement officers regarding their political activities, interrogation processes, and candidacy for public office. It also prohibits discrimination against these officers in employment matters such as discharge, discipline, demotion, or reassignment based on their exercise of these rights.

The bill seeks to expand the scope of the law enforcement officers bill of rights by applying it not only to law enforcement officers employed by cities, villages, towns, or counties but also to any individuals employed by the state or local governments for the purpose of crime detection and law enforcement who are authorized to make arrests. By repealing the existing statute, the bill aims to create a more inclusive framework for protecting the rights of all law enforcement personnel involved in enforcing laws and ordinances.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164.05