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OR HB2645
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Evans
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement units are prohibited from disciplining or taking adverse employment action against police officers solely because their name appears on a prosecutor's Brady list of witnesses with potential impeachment information
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Discipline remains permitted for the underlying acts or omissions that caused an officer to be placed on a Brady list, provided actions conform to collective bargaining rules and procedures
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District attorneys must develop and adopt written protocols for potential impeachment disclosures under Brady v. Maryland, including guidance on what conduct qualifies as potentially exculpatory
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Protocols must include written notice to officers before placement on disclosure lists, an opportunity to respond in person or writing, and notice of final decisions
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District attorneys must consult with police officer agencies and local law enforcement units when developing these protocols
Legislative Description
Relating to disclosures of impeachment information by prosecutors.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025