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IN HB1120

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Philip GiaQuinta

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement officers making traffic stops must either wear a distinctive uniform and badge, immediately identify themselves with departmental ID and badge, or operate a vehicle equipped with red/blue signal lamps and a siren
  • Officers must allow stopped individuals to contact a law enforcement agency or emergency dispatcher to verify the officer's identity upon request
  • These identification requirements do not apply when officers are making arrests or conducting searches related to felonies or misdemeanors unrelated to motor vehicle operation
  • Removes previous language that allowed unmarked vehicle stops when a uniformed officer was present at the time of arrest
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Arrests or citations at traffic stops.

Last Action

Representatives GiaQuinta and Mahan added as coauthors

1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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