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MI SB0334
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires law enforcement officers seeking licensure after July 1, 2026 to complete mandatory training in de-escalation techniques, implicit bias, procedural justice, behavioral health resources, and crisis intervention; existing officers must complete training by July 1, 2027
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De-escalation training must cover verbal and physical tactics to defuse volatile situations, recognition of mental health disorders and disabilities, duty to intervene when another officer uses unreasonable force, and methods to divert individuals with mental health conditions from the criminal justice system
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Mandates law enforcement agencies adopt written policies within 6 months requiring officers to utilize de-escalation techniques in citizen interactions when reasonable and safe
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Establishes continuing education requirements of 12 hours between July 2027-2028, then 24 hours every 2 years thereafter in the specified training areas
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Authorizes the commission to create a tiered system of license sanctions up to revocation for officers who refuse to comply with training requirements; bill is contingent on passage of SB 341
Legislative Description
Law enforcement: training; mental health and law enforcement response training; require for law enforcement officers. Amends title of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.601 - 28.615) & adds secs. 9f & 9g. TIE BAR WITH: SB 341'25
Law enforcement: training
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
9/9/2025