HB 849: Commissions within the Department of Law Enforcement
GENERAL BILL by Abbott
Commissions within the Department of Law Enforcement; Specifies that appointments & reappointments of members to Medical Examiners Commission are considered in force until certain conditions are met; requires commission to appoint district medical examiners by majority vote to fill vacancies; requires commission to appoint district medical examiners for medical examiner districts; requires physician members of commission to serve as district medical examiners upon approval by commission; requires Criminal Justice Professionalism Program to provide staff support to Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission; requires commission to act independently of any criminal justice agency; requires commission to establish online initial & continued employment training component relating to diabetic emergencies, medical use of marijuana, autism spectrum disorder, & Alzheimer's disease & related forms of dementia.
Last Action: 1/5/2026 House - Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Justice Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Judiciary Committee • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee |
