HB 4205

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2020 Special Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 26, 2020
  • Passed House Jun 26, 2020
  • Passed Senate Jun 26, 2020
  • Signed by Governor Jun 30, 2020

Relating to duties of police officers regarding prohibited behavior; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Directs Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to adopt rules requiring police officer to intervene to stop another police officer from engaging in act that is unethical or that violates law, rules or policy. Directs department to adopt rules requiring police officer to report to appropriate authority when any police officer engages in act that is unethical or that violates law, rules or policy.] Requires police officer or reserve officer to intervene to prevent or stop another officer engaged in certain misconduct, unless intervening officer cannot intervene safely. Requires police officer or reserve officer who witnesses another officer engaged in certain misconduct to report misconduct to supervisor within 72 hours after witnessing misconduct. Prohibits discrimination or retaliation against officer who intervenes or reports as required. Directs Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to report annually to appropriate committee of Legislative Assembly on rules adopted by department to implement requirements. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (34)

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Actions


Jul 07, 2020

House

Chapter 5, (2020 Laws): Effective date June 30, 2020.

Jun 30, 2020

House

Governor signed.

Jun 30, 2020

Senate

President signed.

Jun 29, 2020

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Vote explanations filed by Boquist, Prozanski, Taylor, Thatcher.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Prozanski. Passed.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Rules Suspended. Second reading.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Vote explanation(s) filed by Leif, Smith DB, Wallan, Williams.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Alonso Leon. Passed.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Second reading.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 25, 2020

House

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Jun 24, 2020

House

Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.

Jun 24, 2020

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF

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