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NJ A4960
NJ A4960Prohibits law enforcement officer from administering anesthetic or sedative during arrest or traffic stop.
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Introduced
11/12/2020
11/12/2020
In Committee
11/12/2020
11/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits a law enforcement officer from administering an anesthetic or a sedative to a person during an arrest or a traffic stop. The bill defines anesthetic or sedative to mean any drug that suppresses the central nervous system or blocks the transmission of nerve impulses from a specific part of the body to induce insensitivity to pain or reduce irritability or excitement.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from administering anesthetics or sedatives to individuals during arrests or traffic stops. The bill defines "anesthetic or sedative" as any drug that suppresses the central nervous system or blocks nerve impulses to induce insensitivity to pain or reduce irritability or excitement. The bill also defines "law enforcement officer" as a person whose public duties include the power to detect, arrest, and convict offenders against the laws of the state. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A5000/4960_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A5000/4960_I1.PDF |
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