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SB242

State Police Contracts with Towns

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In one sentence

This law allows the Department of Public Safety to sign written contracts with municipalities to provide police services and sets rules for state reimbursement based on population.

What it does

  • Allows the Department of Public Safety to contract with municipalities for routine patrol, emergency response, major case investigations, and administrative support.
  • Lets state troopers enforce local town laws if their specific contract says they can do so.
  • Sets a rule that only Department of Public Safety employees may supervise state troopers working under these contracts.
  • Requires the state to pay back part of the cost based on how many people live in the municipality or borough, with higher percentages for smaller populations.
  • Limits each contract to 20 years and requires two years' notice if either side wants to end it early.

Who it affects

  • The Department of Public Safety
  • Municipalities (cities, towns, and boroughs)
  • State troopers working under these contracts

Limits and unknowns

  • The money paid by the state depends on whether there is enough funding approved by the legislature.
  • Contracts cannot last longer than 20 years and must be in writing.
  • Ending a contract requires giving written notice at least two years before July 1.

Plain language

Terms to know

Department of Public Safety
The state agency that manages law enforcement services.
Municipality
A local government unit like a city, town, or borough.
Reimbursement
Money the state pays back to cover part of the cost for services provided based on population size.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY & MUNI CONTRACTS An Act relating to contracts to provide law enforcement services between the Department of Public Safety and municipalities; relating to the powers and duties of state troopers; relating to the general powers of municipalities; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS1661
  2. (S) STA, CRA1661
  3. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1661