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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And then I also know there's a testifier here from the CJTC who oversees the investigations, and she'll
- Let me start by saying that Commission staff wholeheartedly agree that officer revocation investigations
- The vast majority of these were closed administratively without investigation, over 80%.
- It's worth noting that all of these were initiated by agency investigations of misconduct, not civilian
- And this is because, as the scientific investigations have produced 50 years of accumulated evidence
Keywords:
criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight, public safety, academy training, in-service training, continuing education, use of force, misconduct investigations, disciplinary hearings, administrative law judge, hearing panel, law enforcement standards, background investigations
Summary:
The House Committee on Community Safety held public hearings on two bills. First, House Bill 2220 would change Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) decertification procedures for peace and corrections officers by raising the burden of proof for suspension or revocation from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence, expanding hearing panels from five to six members by adding another law enforcement representative, and requiring biennial reporting from agencies and the CJTC on officer training and decertification data. Sponsor Rep. Ari Levitt said the bill was intended to improve fairness, transparency, training compliance, and recruitment/retention, not roll back prior reforms. Supporters from the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs and the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs argued the changes would create a more balanced and credible process and better reflect the seriousness of career-ending discipline. Opponents, including CJTC staff, police accountability advocates, and a CJTC commissioner, said the current system already provides due process, that the bill would weaken civilian oversight and raise the standard without evidence of a problem, and that the reporting provisions were the most defensible part of the bill. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 2362, which would lower Washington’s per se blood alcohol concentration limit for impaired driving from 0.08 to 0.05, require a public information campaign, and direct an evaluation of the change’s impacts. Sponsor Rep. Brandy Donaghy said the bill was aimed at reducing crashes and deaths and helping educate the public about impairment. Public testimony was sharply divided. Families of impaired-driving victims and several prosecutors, the Washington State Patrol, and the Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs supported the bill, arguing that lower BAC limits save lives, change behavior, and could reduce crashes and court congestion. Hospitality and defense representatives opposed it, saying the evidence did not show the change would reduce fatalities, that most serious crashes involve much higher BACs or multiple substances, and that the bill would burden responsible drinkers and businesses while not addressing the toxicology lab backlog. The hearing ended without a vote on either bill.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 29th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, parental rights, public education, Texas Education Agency, TEA inspector general, school grievance process, student records, teacher certification, human sexuality instruction, parental consent, library materials, school transparency, educator misconduct, child abuse reporting, neglect reporting
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 29th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There was insufficient evidence to support allegations of misconduct.
- Couldn't be clearer that there was misconduct. Thank you.
- Judiciary Commission to open an investigation.
- And so we do conduct investigations.
- Alexandria. confidential investigations. Perfect.
Keywords:
tax credits, higher education, workforce development, brain drain, economic incentives, public meeting minutes, transparency, government accountability, publication deadlines, open meetings, SB49, Louisiana elections, party primary, primary elections, BESE, State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, school board elections, election law, candidate qualification, ballot access
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- enforcement to refer a person engaged in prostitution to services for a person's first and second investigative
- It requires that a third or subsequent investigative detention for prostitution is a misdemeanor.
- are killed at rates far higher than any other groups, with many cases never properly recorded, investigated
- act confidently and appropriately rather than being caught in that gray area that could lead to misconduct
- They work some serious, deep, dark, covert situations that are real serious investigations.
Keywords:
domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, survivor protections, legal remedies, defendants, sexual exploitation, minors, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, criminal justice training commission, CJTC, law enforcement training, peace officer certification, decertification, corrections officer certification, tribal police certification, police accountability, police oversight
Summary:
The House Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard. On House Bill 1591, the committee considered a substitute that would provide sentencing alternatives, resentencing, and record vacation relief for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, with tighter eligibility standards and reporting requirements. Members discussed concerns about the scope of the relief and whether the abuse must be closely connected to the offense, but the substitute was approved and reported out 7-2 with a do pass recommendation.
The committee also adopted Amendment 348 to House Bill 2146, which clarifies the offense of sexual exploitation of a minor to cover situations where a person causes a minor to view sexually explicit conduct knowing the minor’s viewing will be photographed or part of a live performance. The bill was then reported out unanimously. House Bill 2220, dealing with Criminal Justice Training Commission oversight and certification hearings, advanced on a substitute that removed a higher burden of proof, adjusted hearing panel membership, and directed rulemaking; it passed 7-2 after debate over whether the changes were a rollback of prior reforms.
House Bill 2430, concerning the crime victim penalty assessment, was amended to increase assessment amounts, add a possible surcharge for defendants with substantial financial resources, tighten indigency exemptions, and preserve an indigent exception removed in the underlying bill. Supporters said the bill was needed to restore funding for victim services after prior budget cuts, and it passed unanimously. House Bill 2526, on prostitution, advanced on a substitute that renamed the offense, increased penalties for repeat buyers, directed most fee revenue to survivor-led organizations, and added an emergency clause; Amendment 275 was adopted to require law enforcement referrals to services before arrest in the first two investigative detentions and to add protections for people reporting other crimes. The bill passed 5-4 after substantial disagreement over whether the measure would help survivors or effectively decriminalize prostitution.
Finally, House Bill 2648, addressing state and local law enforcement interactions with federal immigration enforcement, was amended to require body camera and dash camera activation during certain encounters, reporting to agencies, and indemnification protections for officers. Supporters framed the bill as clarifying duties and protecting civil rights, while opponents argued it could interfere with law enforcement and federal cooperation. The committee reported the bill out 6-3. House Bill 2641 was deferred, and the committee adjourned after completing action on the listed House bills.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 22nd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2156 relates to the authority of the Attorney General's Office investigators, and there are
- The economic crime unit in the AGO needs to run efficiently, and allowing their investigators to simply
Keywords:
DUI, driving under the influence, impaired driving, toxicology, forensic toxicology, breath test, blood test, THC, marijuana, cannabis, alcohol concentration, state toxicologist, implied consent, evidence admissibility, venous blood draw, forensic phlebotomist, certified laboratory, accredited laboratory, law enforcement, DWI
Summary:
The Community Safety Committee met in executive session to act on several bills previously heard in public hearings. House Bill 1228, dealing with certification of toxicology labs for blood and breath analysis, was amended to allow use of a private lab with an out-of-state expert available for pretrial interview and virtual trial appearance if requested by the prosecutor and agreed to by defense counsel, and to require a Washington State Patrol report on implementation and backlog reduction by October 1, 2031. The committee adopted amendments 261 and 341, withdrew amendment 340, and reported the bill out with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 1982, expanding vacatur eligibility for convictions tied to exercise of treaty Indian rights and requiring Office of Public Defense representation, was advanced as a proposed substitute that reorganizes the statute and clarifies hunting-rights eligibility; it was reported out due pass. House Bill 2156, concerning Attorney General investigators’ authority to obtain email search warrants, also passed out of committee after a roll call vote of 6-3, with supporters citing efficiency and opponents wanting more stakeholder work.
The committee next considered House Bill 2165, creating the gross misdemeanor of false identification as a peace officer. The proposed substitute moved some conduct from criminal impersonation into the new offense, narrowed defenses, and defined “peace officer” to include state, local, reserve, and federal officers. Members raised concerns about clarity, honorary or reserve officer issues, and possible unintended effects, but the substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 8-1. House Bill 2173 was held because a Senate companion is moving. House Bill 2203, creating reckless interference with emergency operations and allowing recovery of emergency response costs, was amended to reduce penalties in some cases and shorten license suspensions; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill out unanimously. House Bill 2220, relating to the Criminal Justice Training Commission, was deferred to a later executive session.
The committee also advanced House Bill 2362, the so-called 0.05 impaired driving bill, after a divided debate. Supporters argued lower blood alcohol limits reduce deaths and injuries, while opponents raised concerns about toxicology backlogs, court capacity, racial disproportionality in traffic stops, disability-related enforcement issues, and the lack of a broader second-chance policy for DUI convictions. The bill passed 5-4. House Bill 2403, modifying failure-to-register offenses for sex offenders and kidnapping offenders, was reported out 6-3 after debate over whether the offense should remain treated as a sex offense. Finally, House Bill 2464, requiring private detention facilities and local law enforcement to report incidents to the Department of Health, passed 6-3 amid arguments over transparency and whether the issue should be addressed at the federal level. The committee then adjourned.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 28th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no epidemic of misconduct in public locker rooms.
- This includes unsubstantiated misconduct complaints against an officer.
- They go through that investigation, and that's unsubstantiated.
- You'll have access to these records once investigations are complete.
- Well, the D.A. won't release it and keeps using an investigation.
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 16th, 2025
State Government
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 23, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:09.200><c> alleged</c> broad allegations of misconduct alleged broad allegations of misconduct
- </c><00:03:34.560><c> we</c> months after the actual misconduct we months after the actual misconduct
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- , potential misconduct, excuse misconduct, potential misconduct, excuse me, me, me, [cough and clears
- </c> active investigation. active investigation.
Bills:
HB0086
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 23, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- also believe it's important to empower the Secretary of State and law enforcement to identify and investigate
- also believe it's important to empower the Secretary of State and law enforcement to identify and investigate
- fraudulent or investigate potential fraudulent or criminal<00:15:51.440><c> activity</c><00:15:52.399
- In our industry, the Wyoming Division of Banking conducts thorough investigations and due diligence on
- In the spirit of measure twice and cut once, our ask is that we step back to thoughtfully investigate
Bills:
HB0086
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- All misconduct cases must be investigated and tried by an outside independent agency, not by the same
- That's misconduct.
- investigation must be done to substantiate or unsubstantiate misconduct.
- This does not affect criminal investigations or accusations of criminal misconduct or any of the associated
- A misconduct investigation on every allegation that is now in state law.
Bills:
SB 15
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee (10-12-23)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfUuf9bb83U, 2026-06-21T07:17:05+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Call to Order - 0:00
Roll Call - 0:00
Department of Juvenile Justice Update on Oleoresin Capsicum Spray, Allegation Investigations, and Use of Isolation Introduction of Staff Members - 1:14
Internal Investigations Branch, Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet - 55:47
Conditions of Youth at Juvenile Detention - 1:11:43
Testimony by Donald Peters of CAAPAD INC. - 2:09:29
Adjournment - 2:23:46, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Aug 22nd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Independent investigation.
- All misconduct cases must be investigated and tried by an outside independent agency, not by the same
- That's misconduct.
- This does not affect criminal investigation or accusations of criminal misconduct, or any of the associated
- Complete a misconduct investigation on every allegation that is now in state law.
Bills:
SB 15
Keywords:
law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, 997, house, all
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 20th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- reassignment prescriptions and/or procedures, the bill also authorizes the Attorney General to investigate
- The Florida taxpayers are going to pay for these lawsuits, investigation, prosecution.
- No, it grants the Attorney General sweeping new authority to investigate and sue public servants under
- No, it grants the Attorney General sweeping new authority to investigate and sue public servants under
- It will waste money on broad investigations, taking taxpayer dollars away from so many other desperately
Keywords:
child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment.
SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 20, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we can do that and hopefully avoid the sort of investigation drawn out that may result in that
- sort</c><00:53:43.760><c> of</c> and hopefully avoid the sort of and hopefully avoid the sort of investigation
- 44.880><c> out</c><00:53:45.119><c> that</c><00:53:45.200><c> that</c><00:53:45.680><c> may</c> investigation
- drawn out that that may investigation drawn out that that may result<00:53:46.240><c> in</c><00:53:47.119
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 20, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- in a standardized and being investigated in a standardized and professional<00:54:18.440><c> and</c>
- </c> on our Sheriff's Office to investigate on our Sheriff's Office to investigate so<00:57:19.280><c
- It's an investigative unit that's doing very specialized and sometimes intricate investigations based
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Keywords:
public safety, law enforcement, mental health, domestic violence, appropriations, criminal justice, Minnesota corrections, victim services, task force, personal safety, Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit, criminal sexual conduct, sexual assault, peace officers, law enforcement oversight, Minnesota National Guard, U.S. armed forces, military installation, armory, air base
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Administration of Criminal Justice Apr 29th, 2026
Administration of Criminal Justice
Transcript Highlights:
- It would have some folks coming in doing the investigation, and they would report to the legislative
- Jordan made to independent investigation.
- state police to come in to investigate it.
- So while I agree in concept with the idea of independent authorities making these investigations, the
- So while I agree in concept with the idea of independent authorities making these investigations, the
Keywords:
sports wagering, gambling, elections, local control, revenue generation, inmates, housing, corrections, Department of Public Safety, local jurisdiction, criminal justice, juvenile justice, jury trial, felony offenses, crime of violence, sex offenses, correctional facilities, in-custody deaths, medical oversight, independent investigations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- investigations and standard hiring procedures, and two, ongoing investigations by the Texas Commission
- an investigation, that police officer resigns."
- So there was no investigation done.
- investigations, any allegation of misconduct against a licensee, regardless of whether they leave that
- So the requirement that a misconduct investigation be completed and a summary report submitted to TCOLE
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues.
Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters.
Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All of the other stuff—your background investigation, any unsubstantiated misconduct—those are the kinds
- September 1st, we started collecting misconduct investigation reports from law enforcement agencies because
- September 1st was also the rollout of that misconduct investigation report.
- on one of our licensees, we would request any ongoing misconduct investigation or any other item that's
- When I was working as a news reporter in a different state, I was investigating police misconduct in
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 14, which would create a confidential department file for law enforcement officers and jailers and limit public access to records involving unsubstantiated misconduct, while preserving access for hiring agencies, TCOLE, and certain criminal justice uses. TCOLE’s Gretchen Grigsby explained the current rollout of law enforcement recordkeeping reforms, including the distinction between the public personnel file and the confidential G-file, and answered questions about when TCOLE would request files during investigations. Senator Perry and other members focused on how the bill would interact with existing personnel-file rules, public transparency, and criminal discovery obligations.
Public testimony was largely opposed. Critics argued the bill was drafted too broadly, could sweep in records beyond misconduct files, and would reduce transparency for the public, journalists, oversight bodies, and families seeking answers in cases such as Uvalde and jail deaths in Tarrant County. Several witnesses said the bill could allow small or single-officer agencies, including elected constables, to shield their own records, and some warned it could chill reporting and oversight. Supporters, including law enforcement representatives, said the bill would protect officers from false or unsubstantiated allegations, align agencies without civil-service protections with those that already have G-files, and preserve confidentiality for records that should not be public. Dallas County prosecutors and Harris County deputies supported the general policy but asked for clarifying amendments, especially to separate language they said could affect the Michael Morton Act and to preserve existing protections through in-camera review or protective orders.
Committee members spent significant time questioning witnesses about how substantiated versus unsubstantiated allegations would be handled, whether body camera footage and case files would remain public, and how the bill would affect discovery in criminal cases. After hearing all registered witnesses, the chair closed public testimony. Senate Bill 14 was left pending, and the committee recessed.