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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2022
05/18/2022
Introduced Session
32nd Legislature
Bill Summary
AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to justification of use of force by a peace officer; and relating to shooting at a moving vehicle."
AI Summary
This bill prohibits peace officers from shooting at or in the direction of a moving vehicle unless the person operating the vehicle poses an immediate threat of serious risk to the life of the officer or another person. The new subsection added to AS 11.81.370, which governs the justification for the use of force by a peace officer, specifies that the use of force is not justified under this section unless the vehicle poses an immediate threat. The bill also clarifies that this new provision applies to conduct by peace officers occurring on or after the effective date of the Act.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate State Affairs Hearing (15:30 5/6/2021 Butrovich 205) (on 05/06/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/32?Root=SB4 |
| BillText | http://www.akleg.gov/PDF/32/Bills/SB0004A.PDF |
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