Bill > SB1224

This bill, the George Floyd Law Enforcement Accountability Act, aims to increase accountability and transparency for law enforcement interactions with the public. Key provisions include: - Creating a new cause of action for individuals against peace officers who deprive them of Texas Constitutional rights under color of law, without qualified immunity as a defense. - Requiring peace officers to identify themselves, intervene if another officer uses unlawful force, and provide immediate medical aid. - Mandating law enforcement agencies adopt policies on citation procedures, use of force, and de-escalation. - Establishing a progressive disciplinary matrix for police misconduct, with limitations on certain types of force and arrest procedures. - Amending state laws on peace officer authority, immunity, and reporting requirements to align with the bill's policy changes. The bill also includes various implementation timelines and effective dates to phase in the new requirements across the state.