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MS HB883

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rickey Thompson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local agencies from establishing arrest quotas for peace officers or parking enforcement employees related to traffic violations

  • Defines "arrest quota" as any requirement regarding the number of arrests made or citations issued, including comparative requirements between officers

  • Bans using the number of arrests or citations as the sole criterion for promotion, demotion, dismissal, or earning any employment benefit

  • Allows arrests and citations to be considered only as part of overall performance evaluations alongside other criteria such as attendance, complaints, commendations, training, and professional judgment

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Traffic ticket quotas; prohibit state and local agencies from establishing.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B2/18/2021
Judiciary B1/18/2021

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