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AR HB1617
Bill
Status
Failed
10/15/2021
Primary Sponsor
Jay Richardson
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AI Summary
- Law enforcement officers employed by public law enforcement agencies must submit to mental and behavioral health counseling by a third-party trained medical professional every 5 years
- Officers must also undergo counseling after responding to or being involved in the investigation or prosecution of an offense where a person was killed, seriously physically injured, or a minor was physically injured
- Mental and behavioral health counseling is established as a requirement to serve as a law enforcement officer
- Employing public law enforcement agencies shall provide the third-party trained medical professional to conduct the counseling
- Counseling results must be provided to the officer, their direct supervisor and employer, and included in the officer's personnel file
Legislative Description
To Require A Law Enforcement Officer Employed By A Public Law Enforcement Agency To Submit To Mental And Behavioral Health Counseling As A Qualification To Serve As A Law Enforcement Officer.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment
10/15/2021
Committee Referrals
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs3/3/2021
Full Bill Text
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