Archives: Judiciary / Model Policies
Archives: Judiciary / Model Policies
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Energy Security and Independence Act
Section 1. Purpose and scope. (a) This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Energy Security and Independence Act”. (b) The…
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Women’s Childbirth Alternatives, Resources, and Education (CARE) Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF __________: Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known and may be cited as…
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Veterans Treatment Court Act
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF _________: CHAPTER 1. VETERANS TREATMENT COURTS. Section 1. Legislative Intent. It is the…
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Reporting on Incarceration Pregnancy and Postpartum Outcomes Act
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purposes In enacting this legislation, the [State] Legislature recognizes the need for accurate, standardized information to evaluate pregnancy-related care in custodial settings and to support…
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Critical Infrastructure Security Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “Critical Infrastructure Protection and Security Act.” Section 2. Legislative Findings And Purpose The Legislature…
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A Resolution to Safeguard First Amendment Rights in Charitable Giving and Increase Efficiency
WHEREAS, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech and association, and forcing charities to annually register with the state and pay a fee before speaking is a prior restraint…
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Public Nuisance Reform Act
Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms are defined as follows: “Governmental entity” means an officer, agency, or instrumentality of the federal government, this state, or…
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An Act to Establish a Court Appearance Reminder Program and Reduce Failure to Appear
Section 1. Legislative findings and purpose. The Legislature finds that: (a) Every missed court appearance where a warrant is a consequence costs the government an…
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The Phantom Damages Elimination Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be known as the Phantom Damages Elimination Act. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to provide fair compensation for past and…
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Freedom of Expression Protection Act
Section 1. Short Title. This Act may be cited as the “Freedom of Expression Protection Act.” Section 2. Definitions For purposes of this Act, the…
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Survivor Justice Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Survivor Justice Act.” Section 2. Purpose and Findings …
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The Colorimetric Presumptive Field Drug Test Limitations Act
Section 1. Purpose and scope. This section covers the state’s use of Colorimetric Field Drug Tests to ensure reliable and accurate identifications of controlled substances are produced and to maintain…
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Gavin’s Law Act
Be it enacted by this legislative chamber: An ACT to Amend this State’s Code of Laws by Enacting “Gavin’s Law” by Adding a Section to Create the Offenses Of…
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Human Trafficking Identification and Reporting Act
Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Human Trafficking Identification and Reporting Act.” Section 2. {Legislative Findings.} (A) Finding 1.
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Campaign Finance Due Process Protection Act
(A) The legislature recognizes that the provisions of this [INSERT APPROPRIATE REFERENCE] are penal in nature, and that, in the interest of respecting the constitutional …
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Public Safety and Judicial Accountability Act
A new section shall be added as follows: (a) The following definitions apply throughout: “Criminal action” means a prosecution against a person alleging the commission…
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Stopping Early Clearance of Unfit, Repeat, and Endangering Defendants (SECURE) Act
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a person convicted within the last five years on a felony criminal charge involving the use or threatened use of violence as…
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Act to Establish a State Committee on Foreign Investment
A MODEL POLICY TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of the [INSERT STATE] Committee on Foreign Investment to review certain transactions involving certain foreign entities…
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Statement of Principles on the Protection of Critical Communications Infrastructure
WHEREAS, between June 2024 and June 2025, the U.S. communications sector suffered 15,540 reported theft, vandalism, or sabotage incidents disrupting service for over 9.5 million customers nationwide; …
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Researcher Access to Data Act
Section 1. Legislative Purpose and Findings The legislature finds and declares the following: (a) Criminal justice policies and programs that are evidence-based and supported by relevant research result in superior…