HB25-1246
Limit Peace Officer Partisan Political Activities
Concerning the prohibition of certain partisan political activities by publicly employed certified peace officers while in uniform or using government resources.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subjects:
Bill Summary
Local Government
State Government
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.
The bill prohibits a covered peace officer from:
- 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.)