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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
08/20/2020
08/20/2020
Crossed Over
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
Passed
Dead
08/31/2020
08/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 1045 of the Evidence Code, and to amend Sections 832.5, 832.7, and 832.12 of, and to add Section 832.13 to, the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
AI Summary
This bill would, commencing July 1, 2021, make every incident involving the use of force against a person by a peace officer or custodial officer that resulted in death or great bodily injury, as well as incidents involving unreasonable or excessive force against a person, subject to public disclosure. The bill would also require the disclosure of records relating to sustained findings of unlawful arrests, unlawful searches, sexual assault, dishonesty, and prejudice or discrimination by officers. Additionally, the bill would impose requirements on law enforcement agencies to retain complaint records, review officers' personnel files prior to hiring, and report all uses of force. The bill includes provisions for fines and attorney's fees if records are improperly withheld.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ordered to inactive file. (on 09/01/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB776 |
| Bill | http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB776 |
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