HB5567 - Anjanette Young Law Summary

• Prohibits no-knock search warrants and requires officers to knock, announce their office, and wait at least 30 seconds before entry into residences.

• Mandates least intrusive and least harmful tactics during warrant execution, with detailed written plans approved by agency heads that address protection of children and vulnerable persons.

• Requires independent corroboration of informant information before seeking warrants, prohibits reliance on informants with history of providing false information, and mandates supervisory approval before warrant applications.

• Establishes mandatory body camera activation by all executing officers, permanent video/audio retention, and unredacted release to affected persons within 2 days; requires damage reports and repairs within 4 hours for safety threats.

• Restricts firearm pointing and handcuffing of children and caregivers, limits warrant execution to 9:00 am - 7:00 pm absent exigent circumstances, requires female officer presence, and mandates agency head review with potential officer decertification for violations.