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Senate narrows state park rangers' off‑park enforcement powers with amendment to SF4
Summary
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.
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.
The amendment, offered in committee and moved on the floor as second reading amendment number 1, keeps park rangers' ability to respond when they observe a felony or a DUI in their presence, allows them to assist other agencies when requested and preserves hot‑pursuit authority. Supporters said the changes align park ranger authority with existing game warden statutes and avoid creating an expansive new…
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