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CO SB120
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires U.S. citizenship for all peace officers and certified peace officers in Colorado, effective upon enactment of the bill.
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Exempts honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. military from the citizenship requirement.
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Grandfathers legal permanent residents currently employed as peace officers or certified peace officers until July 1, 2022, with possible extension if they demonstrate progress toward citizenship.
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Directs the P.O.S.T. board to revoke certification of any peace officer who fails to meet the citizenship requirement by July 1, 2022, unless an extension is granted.
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Defines adult and juvenile probation officers as law enforcement agency employees for purposes of the grandfather provision.
Legislative Description
Require United States Citizenship For Colorado Peace Officers
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Last Action
House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
3/15/2017