09/01/2021

HB 786 requires telecommunicators to be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the basic licensing course and each continuing unit following.

 

HB 929, otherwise known as the Botham Jean Act, requires that a peace officer must keep their body worn camera activated for the entirety of the officer’s active participation in an investigation.

 

 

HB 1938 allows law enforcement agencies to apply for a grant to help the cost of data storage from body worn camera recordings.

 

SB 198 allows retired law enforcement officers to demonstrate weapon proficiency to any qualified handgun instructor.

 

SB 785 standardizes school marshal licenses allowing them to all expire at the same time.

 

SB 1191 defines that a peace officer providing security for extracurricular activities is not a school resource officer.