HF 3 Summary

• Requires local units of government to establish law enforcement citizen oversight councils with broad community representation and powers to investigate misconduct, make discipline recommendations, and assess agency operations by September 1, 2020.

• Prohibits peace officers from using lateral vascular neck restraints, choke holds, neck holds, tying all limbs together, and transporting persons face down in vehicles, effective immediately.

• Establishes duty for peace officers to intercede when observing another officer using unreasonable force and report excessive force incidents within 24 hours, with violations subject to discipline.

• Removes statute of limitations for civil actions based on sexual abuse by peace officers and tolls limitations periods during criminal investigations or misconduct investigations of officers.

• Prohibits "warrior-style training" that teaches officer self-preservation as highest priority, with no continuing education credits or reimbursement allowed for such courses.

• Requires procedural justice and community interaction training for all peace officers, including crisis de-escalation, bias awareness, and cultural responsiveness by July 1, 2021.

• Authorizes Minneapolis and St. Paul to impose residency requirements for peace officers hired after the requirement is imposed.

• Appropriates funds for soft body armor reimbursements, counseling services for officers, and citizen oversight council establishment.