HF76 Bill Summary

• Expands Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training from 15 to 19 members, including two members appointed by the commissioner of human rights from community organizers and those with civilian review board experience.

• Establishes Police-Community Relations Council with 15 members including law enforcement representatives and community members to review civilian misconduct complaints and make disciplinary recommendations to the board.

• Removes time limits on civil actions for sexual abuse by peace officers and tolls statute of limitations during criminal investigations or disciplinary proceedings against officers.

• Prohibits peace officers from using lateral vascular neck restraints, choke holds, neck holds, hog-tying, and face-down transport; prohibits warrior-style training and requires duty to intercede when observing unreasonable force.

• Requires all local units of government to establish citizen oversight councils with broad community representation; allows Minneapolis and St. Paul to impose residency requirements for peace officers; and mandates procedural justice training and policies for peace officer community interactions.