HB 6317 Summary

• Modifies color vision standards for law enforcement officer licensing by prohibiting rules that require normal color vision without color-enhancing lenses as a condition of licensure across all officer categories.

• Applies to four categories of officers: general law enforcement officers (Section 9), Michigan tribal law enforcement officers (Section 9b), fire arson investigators (Section 9c), and private college security officers (Section 9d).

• Changes language from "shall" to "must" in licensing standard rules and updates reporting requirements to specify "both" instead of "all" items for criminal charges and personal protection orders.

• Maintains existing licensure procedures including training requirements, background investigations, psychological fitness evaluations, character fitness determinations, and oath of office administration by employing agencies.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.