GA HB549

Extends the reimbursement window from 15 months to 36 months when a peace officer leaves for another agency after completing mandated or formalized training

Eliminates the previous tiered reimbursement structure that required only half reimbursement for officers hired away between 15-24 months after training

Removes salary paid during training from the general reimbursement calculation, replacing it with specific eligible expense categories

Limits reimbursable training expenses to: equipment and materials required by the training school, salary plus housing/meal/transportation costs during basic training, and up to 90 days of salary during field training programs

Applies to State of Georgia, county, and municipal employers seeking reimbursement from agencies that hire away their trained peace officers