BILL NUMBER: AB 272
VETOED DATE: 09/08/2015
To the Members of the California State Assembly:
I am returning Assembly Bill 272 without my signature.
This bill would impose, for the first time, liability upon public
entities for claims of discrimination brought by volunteer peace
officers.
Last year I signed AB 1443, which afforded protection against
harassment to all volunteers, including peace officers. That bill
makes sense, but I am not convinced that the expanded liability
included in this bill does.
Sincerely,
Edmund G. Brown Jr.