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This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from using a taser on an individual who is already restrained or unable to resist, such as a person in handcuffs, body cuffs, or other restraining devices. The bill defines a "taser" as any device designed to emit an electronic, magnetic, or other type of charge or shock intended to temporarily incapacitate a person. By specifically addressing the use of tasers on restrained individuals, the legislation aims to prevent potential excessive use of force by law enforcement. The bill will go into effect on October 1, 2025, and modifies existing Alabama law (specifically Section 13A-3-27 of the Code of Alabama 1975) to explicitly ban this practice, potentially providing additional protections for individuals in law enforcement custody.

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