HB0152 Summary

• Declares unenforceable any collective bargaining agreement provision that limits a public employer's ability to investigate employee conduct, unless required by state or federal law.

• Requires the Department of State Police to establish a procedure allowing complaints against State Police Officers to be filed without a sworn affidavit requirement.

• Requires all local law enforcement agencies and independent law enforcement agencies to establish procedures allowing complaints against sworn peace officers without requiring a sworn affidavit.

• Mandates that complaints containing knowingly false material information be referred to the appropriate State's Attorney for prosecution consideration.