Constable Modifications
What changed between versions
Created a new Constables Licensing Act requiring all constables contracted by municipalities or counties to obtain a state license by January 1, 2027.
Established a new Constables Licensing Board with specific membership requirements to regulate the profession, set standards, and handle complaints.
Mandated that counties establish nominating commissions to select constables for first and second-class counties to ensure qualified candidates are chosen.
Required constables to display identification, carry their license, and wear uniforms clearly marked with 'constable' when performing duties.
Added requirements for constables to undergo criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and carry specific insurance coverage.
Extended the deadline for deputy constables to obtain licensure from July 1, 2027, to January 1, 2027, for the primary constable requirement.
Updated the crime of interference with a public servant to explicitly include licensed constables and clarify the protections for deputies and process servers.
Added new definitions for 'apprentice constable' and clarified the distinction between constables acting under government direction versus private clients.
Renumbered several existing sections to align with the new chapter structure and fixed formatting inconsistencies in the original text.
