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Introduced
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
In Committee
06/11/2020
06/11/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to incentivize banning of chokeholds and carotid holds, and for other purposes. This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020", creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under these programs, a state or locality must have a law in effect that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold, which are defined as the application of pressure to the throat or windpipe, the use of maneuvers that restrict blood or oxygen flow to the brain, or carotid artery restraints that prevent or hinder breathing or reduce intake of air.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3956/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3956/BILLS-116s3956is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3956/BILLS-116s3956is.pdf.pdf |
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