SB 25: Relating to: court-issued criminal complaints in officer-involved deaths.
SB 25 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill changes how criminal charges are filed against police officers if they are involved in someone’s death. It is currently being debated in the State Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no identified environmental impact
Risks
- no identified environmental impact
Economy
Benefits
- no direct economic effect identified
Risks
- no direct economic effect identified
Society
Benefits
- potential for heightened judicial scrutiny in officer-involved deaths
Risks
- concerns regarding potential barriers to public accountability for law enforcement
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
bill involves significant, contested changes to criminal procedure for police accountability
analysis based solely on brief bill summary
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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