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AL HB597
Bill
Status
5/30/2019
Primary Sponsor
Randy Wood
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AI Summary
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State employees subpoenaed to testify at trials for defendants charged with criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer shall be granted paid leave for all time required to attend trial.
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Parents of deceased law enforcement officers who are state employees may receive paid leave when requested by the district attorney or Attorney General to be present at such trials.
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The paid leave is in addition to any other leave benefits already provided by law to state employees.
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The State Personnel Department may adopt rules for implementing and administering this provision.
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The act became effective immediately upon passage by the House on May 21, 2019 and the Senate on May 29, 2019.
Legislative Description
Law enforcement officers, murdered in line of duty, state employee granted administrative leave when subpoenaed for trial
Law Enforcement Officers
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 9:17 a.m. on May 30, 2019.
5/30/2019