"PEACE OFFICER"; MODIFY DEFINITION S.B. 1172:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 1172 (as introduced 9-20-22)
Sponsor: Senator Stephanie Chang
Committee: Health Policy and Human Services
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Mental Health Code to modify the definition of "peace officer".
Currently, the Code defines "peace officer" as an officer of the Department of State Police (MSP) or of a law enforcement agency of a county, township, city, or village who is responsible for preventing and detecting crime and enforcing the criminal laws of Michigan.
Under the bill, "peace officer" would mean an officer of the MSP, or an officer of a law enforcement agency of a county, township, city, or village who is responsible for preventing and detecting crime and enforcing the criminal law of Michigan, or an officer of a law enforcement agency who is licensed under the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
MCL 330.1100c Legislative Analyst: Stephen P. Jackson
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Ellyn Ackerman
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.