SB 284: Law enforcement civilian oversight boards.
SB 284 status: Introduced — Public Law 137 (updated Mar 5, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialProvides that any type of law enforcement civilian oversight board or commission or any other entity established by a county, municipality, or township to provide civilian oversight over a law enforcement agency, excluding merit boards and commissions, may operate only in an advisory capacity to the applicable law enfo...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for more uniform police administrative procedures.
Risks
- No direct economic impact identified.
Society
Benefits
- Standardizes oversight roles across different municipalities.
Risks
- Reduces local community control over law enforcement.
- Limits effectiveness of civilian oversight mechanisms.
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Introduced
CurrentPublic Law 137
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