HB 717 KY Introduced
AN ACT relating to peace officers.
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Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to impose a duty on peace officers to intervene to prevent or stop another officer from using physical force that will cause unlawful serious physical injury, death, or deprivation of civil rights; impose a duty to provide or obtain emergency medical assistance; require reporting of intervention; provide administrative and legal protections; amend KRS 15.330 to require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to prescribe minimum standards for use of force by officer, an officer's duty to intervene, and reporting of police officer misconduct.
Sponsors (3)
- N. Kulkarni Democratic · primary
- K. Herron Democratic · primary
- B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
Action history (2)
- Feb 26, 2024 introduced in House · lower
- Feb 26, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
Text versions (1)
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