Assembly Bill 229 seeks to repeal the existing law enforcement officers bill of rights as outlined in section 164.05 of the statutes. This current law 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. However, the current protections are limited to law enforcement officers employed by local government entities like cities, villages, towns, or counties.

The proposed bill aims 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 create a more inclusive framework that extends these rights to a broader range of law enforcement personnel, thereby enhancing their protections in the workplace.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164.05