MI HB6270

Grants Saginaw Valley State University's public safety officers the status of peace officers with authority equivalent to police officers under the Michigan Vehicle Code (1949 PA 300) and deputy sheriffs in their county.

Limits public safety officers' jurisdiction to university property and adjacent public property, with authority to enforce state law and university rules and ordinances.

Restricts officers' investigative authority to first or second degree murder, domestic violence, crimes involving sexual violence or contact, and assault with a weapon, conducted in consultation with the campus crime commission.

Requires public safety officers to notify the campus crime commission when they receive information about covered crimes, though they may conduct preliminary investigations before providing notice.

Establishes misdemeanor penalty of up to 90 days imprisonment or $1,000 fine for officers who willfully neglect to notify the campus crime commission as required.

Requires officers to meet training standards under the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act (1965 PA 203).

Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of a related bill (HB 6241 or Senate Bill number not specified).