HF 2797: A bill for an act relating to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and providing fees.
HF 2797 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jun 2, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialA bill for an act relating to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and providing fees.. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- protects employment security for officers
Risks
- potential for increased municipal litigation costs
- state and local governments liable for attorney fees if an officer wins
Society
Benefits
- strengthens due process protections for law enforcement personnel
Risks
- potentially creates friction with Brady/Giglio constitutional disclosure obligations
- may limit public access to information regarding officer credibility
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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Potential constitutional tension between the rights of the officer and the prosecutor's duty to disclose exculpatory evidence under Brady v. Maryland
The bill affects prosecutorial discretion which is a core component of the criminal justice system
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