Please be advised the following bill was recently introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives.
HB180 WARRIOR-STYLE TRAINING BANNED (Flowers M) Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, police training schools approved by the Board, law enforcement agencies, and units of local government may not initiate, administer, or conduct training programs that include warrior-style training, either directly or through a third party. Provides that the Board may not reimburse a law enforcement agency or unit of local government for any portion of training programs that include warrior-style training. Provides that law enforcement agencies and units of local government may not indemnify or otherwise provide liability protection for a peace officer for liability arising from the use of tactics derived from warrior-style training. Defines "warrior-style" training. Preempts home rule. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to make conforming changes. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
Letitia Dewith-Anderson, J.D.
Anderson Legislative Consulting, Ltd., President
