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NJ S265

Establishes crime of law enforcement officer choking another person; designated as George Floyd's Law.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a first degree crime of a law enforcement officer choking another person. Under the bill, a law enforcement officer who knowingly places pressure on a person's throat, windpipe, or carotid artery, thereby hindering or preventing that person's ability to breathe, or interfering with the flow of blood from the person's heart to the brain, is guilty of a crime of the first degree. First degree crimes are punishable by a prison term of 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. On June 5, 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General issued notice that it will ban police departments from using chokeholds, carotid artery neck restraints, or similar tactics, except where deadly force is necessary. This bill prohibits these chokeholds. The bill is designated as George Floyd's Law, after George Floyd, who died while being choked by a Minneapolis law enforcement officer during an arrest for allegedly using a counterfeit bill.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a first-degree crime for a law enforcement officer who knowingly applies pressure to a person's throat, windpipe, or carotid artery, thereby hindering or preventing their ability to breathe or interfering with the flow of blood to the brain. First-degree crimes are punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. The bill is designated as "George Floyd's Law" after the individual who died while being choked by a Minneapolis police officer during an arrest. This bill prohibits the use of chokeholds, carotid artery neck restraints, or similar tactics by law enforcement, except in situations where deadly force is necessary.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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