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Police Officers' Rights: Support and Protection in Service

This resolution aims to support law enforcement officers in their work, emphasizing their role in community protection. It establishes a set of rights for officers to ensure fair treatment during internal investigations, which may impact the sense of security and stability within law enforcement, and thus the effectiveness of their actions for citizens.
Key points
Affirms officers' right to self-defense and protection from physical assault or harassment.
Ensures officers' right to counsel and a union representative during interviews as part of investigations.
Guarantees officers' right to be informed of allegations before questioning and to a fair process, including access to evidence and the opportunity to respond to accusations.
Condemns calls to "defund" or "abolish" the police and encourages dialogue between law enforcement and communities.
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Status:
Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_395
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_395.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Affirms officers' right to self-defense and protection from physical assault or harassment.
  • Ensures officers' right to counsel and a union representative during interviews as part of investigations.
  • Guarantees officers' right to be informed of allegations before questioning and to a fair process, including access to evidence and the opportunity to respond to accusations.
  • Condemns calls to "defund" or "abolish" the police and encourages dialogue between law enforcement and communities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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