Senate narrows state park rangers' off‑park enforcement powers with amendment to SF4

Jan 17, 2025

Senators approved an amendment to Senate File 4 that limits when state park rangers may exercise law‑enforcement authority outside park boundaries, keeping broader powers for felony and DUI observations, requests for assistance and hot pursuit.

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Senators on the floor voted to approve a second‑reading amendment to Senate File 4, the State Park Peace Officers bill, adding statutory limits on when park rangers may exercise law‑enforcement authority outside park boundaries.

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