LD 477: An Act To Enhance Public Safety In Rural Counties By Providing State Police Patrol And Policing Services
LD 477 status: Introduced — Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialAn Act To Enhance Public Safety In Rural Counties By Providing State Police Patrol And Policing Services. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified.
Risks
- No direct impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential improvement in rural security could support local business stability.
Risks
- Likely requires significant state expenditure increase.
- Potential for redistribution of existing state budget funds.
Society
Benefits
- Increased law enforcement presence may reduce response times in underserved areas.
Risks
- Risk of friction between state-level enforcement and local municipal jurisdictions.
- Concerns regarding shifts in community policing approaches.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for unfunded or diverted fiscal mandates at the state level.
Analysis based exclusively on bill title and legislative abstract.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDied in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
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