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2023 SESSION
SB 1046 Law-enforcement officer; definition includes fire marshal with police powers.
Introduced by: Jeremy S. McPike | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Definition of law-enforcement officer; fire marshal with police powers; report. Provides that fire marshals who have been appointed with police powers are included in the definition of law-enforcement officer that applies in numerous applications in the Code. The bill contains a reenactment clause that applies to these amendments to the Code and directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to convene a work group composed of various stakeholders to examine and make recommendations on the inclusion of fire marshals with police powers in such definition of law-enforcement officer. The bill provides that the work group shall complete its work and submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 1, 2023.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Definition of law-enforcement officer; fire marshal with police powers. Provides that fire marshals who have been appointed with police powers are included in the definition of law-enforcement officer that applies in numerous applications in the Code.