2021 House Bill 5132

Revise police licensure details

Introduced in the House

June 24, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Timothy Beson (R-96)

To prohibit municipal police departments from establishing education requirements of more than a high school equivalency GED certificate for a prospective officer who is a military veteran, firefighter, EMT or current police employee with certain training.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Nov. 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 2, 2021

Passed in the House 95 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 7, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety