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PA SB459

PA SB459
In employees, providing for use of force recordkeeping and reporting for law enforcement agencies.


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Introduced
03/21/2019
In Committee
06/29/2020
Crossed Over
06/24/2020
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for use of force recordkeeping and reporting for law enforcement agencies.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish recordkeeping and reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies regarding the use of force by law enforcement officers. It defines key terms like "force," "serious bodily injury," and "law enforcement officer," and requires agencies to maintain records of all use of force incidents and report the details to the Pennsylvania State Police. The State Police will then compile an annual report on the statewide use of force data, which will be submitted to the Office of the Attorney General, legislative committees, and the Law and Justice Committee of the Senate.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to JUDICIARY (on 06/29/2020)

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