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GA SB341

Bill

Status

Passed

7/29/2020

Primary Sponsor

Randy Robertson

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia law enforcement units may supplement their workforce with qualified, retired peace officers or correctional officers when a disaster or emergency is declared by a county sheriff, public safety director, the Governor, or during a national emergency
  • Retired officers must comply with annual training and qualification standards for peace officers established under Chapter 8 of Title 35
  • Retired officers assisting during emergencies receive the same immunities and powers of arrest as officers of the requesting entity, including sovereign immunity, official immunity, and the public duty doctrine, limited to the specific location and duration of the event
  • Retired officers are deemed employees of the requesting entity for the duration of the emergency and are entitled to workers' compensation, overtime, and expense reimbursement on the same terms as other employees
  • All compensation for retirees serving under this provision is paid by the requesting law enforcement entity

Legislative Description

Peace Officers; re-employment of retired peace officers and correctional officers during disasters and emergencies; provide

Last Action

Effective Date

1/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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