Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 53 — An Act relating to accreditation standards for law enforcement agencies.

Last action — (S) Minutes (SSTA)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new accreditation standards and practices for law enforcement agencies in Alaska.

  • AS 09.50.250

    is based on [UPON] an act or omission → is based on an act or omission

    Removes the brackets around 'UPON' to standardize the text.

  • AS 09.50.250

    or is an action for tort, and based on [UPON] the exercise or performance → or is an action for tort, and based on the exercise or performance

    Removes the brackets around 'UPON' to standardize the text.

  • AS 09.65.070(d)

    is based on [UPON] the exercise or performance → is based on the exercise or performance

    Removes the brackets around 'UPON' to standardize the text.

  • AS 09.65.070(d)

    is based on [UPON] the exercise or performance of a duty or function → is based on the exercise or performance of a duty or function

    Removes the brackets around 'UPON' to standardize the text.

  • AS 18.65.220

    establish minimum standards and practices for the accreditation of law enforcement agencies in the state. → establish minimum standards and practices for the accreditation of law enforcement agencies in the state, including standards and practices relating to

    Clarifies the scope of the minimum standards and practices.

  • AS 18.65

    Sec. 18.65.227. Law enforcement agency standards and practices. (a) The council shall establish minimum standards and practices for the accreditation of law enforcement agencies, including standards and practices relating to

    Adds new section defining the standards and practices for law enforcement agency accreditation.

  • AS 18.65.227

    (b) The council shall base the standards and practices on standards established by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Commission of Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc.

    Mandates that the new standards align with established national standards.

  • AS 18.65.227

    (c) The council shall establish three accreditation tiers.

    Requires the establishment of three distinct accreditation tiers.

  • AS 18.65.227

    (d) The council shall post the requirements for each accreditation tier on the council's Internet website.

    Requires transparency by mandating publication of accreditation requirements.

  • AS 18.65.229

    (a) The council shall review a law enforcement agency's compliance with the minimum standards and practices adopted under AS 18.65.227 and issue a certificate of accreditation to the law enforcement agency at the appropriate accreditation tier.

    Establishes a formal process for certifying law enforcement agency accreditation.

  • AS 18.65.229

    (c) The council shall assist a rural law enforcement agency in securing funding for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accreditation.

    Provides support for rural agencies to achieve accreditation.

  • AS 18.65.229

    (d) The Department of Public Safety may not award a grant to a law enforcement agency that is not accredited.

    Links state funding eligibility to accreditation status.

  • AS 18.65.290

    (10) "law enforcement agency" means a municipal police department, Alaska state trooper post, village public safety officer post, or regional public safety officer post.

    Defines what constitutes a law enforcement agency under the new standards.

Action History

  1. (S) Minutes (SSTA)

  2. (S) Heard & Held

  3. (S) STATE AFFAIRS at 03:30 PM BELTZ 105 (TSBldg)

  4. (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

  5. (S) STA, JUD

  6. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 53?
SB 53 is sponsored by Elvi Gray-Jackson (D).
What is the current status of SB 53?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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