HI HB2077

Extends the deadline for law enforcement officer certification requirements from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028

Affects hiring requirements for county police departments, the department of law enforcement, department of land and natural resources, department of taxation, and the department of the attorney general

Maintains existing training requirements including basic law enforcement training, de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, mental health response, implicit bias training, and first aid

Requires the Law Enforcement Standards Board to issue certifications to officers who complete approved training programs or equivalent programs from other jurisdictions