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Committee backs study of independent review for police investigations, recommends bill be pursued
Summary
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted to recommend further legislation on HB1566, which would create a statutory pathway for independent review of police investigations after family concerns; members said more study is needed on scope, burden and process.
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted to recommend further legislation on House Bill 1566, a proposal to establish a formal process for independent review of certain police investigations.
Supporters said the measure is about accountability and ensuring families have a clear, automatic route to independent review. "The family made it clear that this wasn't about their situation. This was about making sure that there was accountability," Representative Wheeler said, arguing the bill would "codify" a review mechanism that some witnesses asked for.
Opponents and…
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