HB 1312: Peace Officers Standards & Training Board Changes
HB 1312 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Jun 3, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe act requires the attorney general to submit to the peace officers standards and training board (P.O.S.T. board) a proposal by December 31, 2030, to update current basic, reserve, and refresher law enforcement training academy programs and improve the peace officer performance of future academy graduates. The act ch...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Standardizes training requirements for law enforcement.
Risks
- Potential administrative adjustments for training academies.
Society
Benefits
- Increases representation of line officers on regulatory board.
- Strengthens certification integrity by excluding revoked individuals.
- Establishes clear minimum age requirements for officers.
Risks
- Restructuring may cause temporary administrative transitions.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Long-term efficacy depends on the Attorney General's 2030 training proposal.
Analysis based on summary; full bill text not provided.
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