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PA HB462

PA HB462
Providing for actions by law enforcement; and, in employees, providing for use of force recordkeeping and reporting for law enforcement agencies.


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Introduced
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending Title TITLES 44 (Law and Justice) AND 53 <-- (MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for actions by law enforcement.; AND, IN <-- EMPLOYEES, PROVIDING FOR USE OF FORCE RECORDKEEPING AND REPORTING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Pennsylvania laws to provide new requirements and restrictions for law enforcement actions. It prohibits certain use of force techniques by police officers, such as chokeholds and prolonged prone restraints, except when deadly force is permitted. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to maintain records of all use of force incidents and report this data annually to the Pennsylvania State Police, which will then compile a statewide report. The goal is to increase transparency and oversight regarding the use of force by law enforcement in the state.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 10/18/2023)

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