Senate Bill 227 seeks 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 also prohibits any form of discrimination against these officers in employment matters such as discharge, discipline, demotion, or reassignment based on their exercise of these rights.

The bill proposes to expand the scope of the law enforcement officers bill of rights to include not only those employed by cities, villages, towns, or counties but also any individuals employed by the state for the purpose of crime detection, prevention, and law enforcement. This change aims to ensure that all law enforcement personnel, regardless of their employer, are afforded the same protections under the law.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164.05