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Bill Status of HB5068 96th General Assembly

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Short Description: PUBL SAFETY OFFICER-REIMBURSE

House Sponsors
Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Public Safety Officer Protection Act. Provides that a public employer shall reimburse a public safety officer for reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the officer in connection with any criminal proceeding arising from the officer's conduct in the performance of official duties unless, in relation to that conduct, any of the following applies: (1) the officer is convicted of a crime; (2) the officer's employment is terminated for cause; or (3) the officer resigns for reasons other than retirement or disability before the attorney's fees are incurred. Provides that a public employer, including a home rule unit, that employs a full-time public safety officer may not provide benefits to that officer in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of the Act.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/25/2010	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick J. Verschoore
1/29/2010	House	First Reading
1/29/2010	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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