Senate Bill 227 aims to repeal the existing law enforcement officers bill of rights as outlined in section 164.05 of the statutes. This current law provides specific protections for law enforcement officers regarding their political activities, interrogation processes, and candidacy for public office. It ensures that officers cannot be discharged, disciplined, or discriminated against in their employment for exercising these rights, but it only applies to officers employed by local government entities such as cities, villages, towns, or counties.

The proposed bill seeks to expand the scope of the law enforcement officers bill of rights to include all 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 intends to broaden the protections afforded to a wider range of law enforcement personnel, thereby enhancing their rights in relation to employment and political engagement.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164.05