Correctional and peace officer disciplinary procedures modified.

Added a requirement that formal statements be electronically recorded and that officers receive copies of investigative reports and witness lists before hearings.

Established a new right for officers to have an attorney or union representative present during formal statement sessions.

Updated the definition of 'formal statement' to clarify that questioning is for the purpose of obtaining information to be used as a basis for discipline or evidence.

Reorganized and clarified definitions for 'correctional officer' and 'officer' to distinguish between state, local, and peace officer roles.

Created a new cause of action allowing officers to sue agencies for damages, costs, and attorney fees if they violate the new procedural requirements.