SF1505 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Development of a model policy for safe traffic stops requirement
Related bill: HF686
AI Generated Summary
The bill S.F. No. 1505 focuses on improving public safety by developing a standard policy for safe traffic stops. It requires that a model policy be created to guide best practices for traffic stops. This model policy will be used to revise the training curriculum for new police officers (preservice curriculum) to ensure it includes this model policy. The updated training will cover procedures, practical scenarios, legal rights during stops, de-escalation techniques, and community engagement strategies. The bill also mandates ongoing education for current officers to keep them updated on these best practices. Additionally, the bill involves appropriating funds to support these changes and updates Minnesota's statutes to reflect these new requirements.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |