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MI SB0481

MI SB0481
Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create. Creates new act.


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Introduced
05/25/2021
In Committee
05/25/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

101st Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to require law enforcement agencies to adopt certain policies on the use of force by law enforcement officers; to require law enforcement agencies to update the use of force policies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

AI Summary

This bill requires law enforcement agencies in Michigan to adopt use of force policies that meet certain minimum standards. The policies must include requirements for de-escalation techniques, proportional use of force, verbal warnings, and the limited use of deadly force. Law enforcement agencies must also continuously update their policies to comply with this act and case law. The bill provides definitions for key terms like "deadly force," "de-escalation technique," and "physical force." Overall, the bill aims to establish consistent statewide standards for law enforcement use of force policies.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary and Public Safety (08:30 6/15/2021 Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building) (on 06/15/2021)

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