Public Safety & Justice
Legislative Concepts

Safer Communities, Stronger Justice, and Support for Working Families

Public safety works best when it is fair, accountable, and focused on protecting people and communities. These proposals strengthen justice systems, support law enforcement, and ensure that families have access to essential services during times of disruption. From expanding access to justice for survivors and reinforcing standards in policing to stabilizing healthcare, food access, and public health protections, this agenda takes a balanced approach to safety and security. The goal is straightforward: safer communities, greater accountability, and systems that work for the people they are meant to serve.

  • The Light of Justice Act empowers survivors of childhood sexual abuse by reviving time-barred civil claims and allowing accountability regardless of when the abuse occurred. The Act creates a defined window for survivors to bring claims, waives sovereign immunity for government entities where applicable, and protects survivors from retaliation. Public awareness provisions and survivor-centered protections ensure dignity, access to justice, and institutional accountability. Click for More Information

  • The Hate-Free Heroes Act prohibits individuals with recent affiliations to hate groups from serving in law enforcement or state militia roles. Through enhanced screening, enforcement mechanisms, and a structured appeals process, the Act ensures that public safety officials uphold constitutional principles, equality under the law, and public trust. Transparency and oversight provisions reinforce accountability while protecting due process. Click for More Information

  • The Bolstering Accountability and Community Knowledge to Support The Blue Act establishes a statewide Police Abuse Registry documenting individuals convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers, including those who have received clemency. The Act promotes accountability while creating a structured mechanism for registry removal tied to contributions to a fund supporting officers injured in the line of duty. Its purpose is to strengthen public safety, transparency, and support for law enforcement. Click for More Information

  • The Working Families Protection Act safeguards access to healthcare and food assistance for families affected by federal Medicaid and SNAP reductions. The Act establishes state-level continuity programs to prevent service disruptions, support providers and small businesses, and stabilize food and healthcare systems that serve workers, veterans, first responders, and rural communities. Oversight and reporting requirements ensure transparency and fiscal responsibility. Click for More Information

  • The Childhood Immunization Verification Act strengthens public health protections by requiring documentation of basic childhood vaccinations or an approved exemption when individuals apply for a state-issued identification card, driver’s license, or state-issued firearms license, permit, or registration. The policy ensures that residents have access to their immunization records and encourages compliance with widely accepted childhood vaccination standards that prevent the spread of serious diseases such as measles and tetanus. The Act also creates a modern immunization verification system that integrates state health records with motor vehicle agencies, allowing residents to easily access and confirm their vaccination history. Click for More Information