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 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 aims to expand the scope of the law enforcement officers bill of rights to include all individuals employed by the state or local governments who are involved in crime detection, prevention, and law enforcement, and who have the authority to make arrests. By repealing the existing statute, the bill intends to create a more inclusive framework for protecting the rights of a broader range of law enforcement personnel in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 164.05