HB25-1246
Limit Peace Officer Partisan Political Activities
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2025 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the prohibition of certain partisan political activities by publicly employed certified peace officers while in uniform or using government resources.
Bill Summary:
The bill designates a category of peace officers as covered peace officers. A covered peace officer is an individual who is both:
- A public official or employed by a political subdivision of the state; and
- Required to be certified by the P.O.S.T. board.
- Using or authorizing the use of public resources for the purpose of campaigning for or against the nomination or election of a candidate; and
- Engaging in partisan political activity while wearing a uniform required by a political subdivision of the state.
The bill includes a penalty for violating these prohibitions of up to $1,000 and potential dismissal from employment as a covered peace officer.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 25-1246 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 5-6. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 25-1246 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-5. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/12/2025 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |