Bill > SB0063

This bill amends existing laws regarding assault and aggravated assault to specifically address the use of a "chokehold," which is defined as a restraining hold where one person encircles another's neck with their arm in a vise-like grip. The bill clarifies that using a chokehold is not considered assault or aggravated assault if it occurs during training for or participation in a sport where chokeholds are a known and acceptable practice, such as martial arts or wrestling, and both individuals are involved in that sport. Otherwise, the use of a chokehold that impedes breathing or blood circulation, or causes bodily injury or substantial risk of bodily injury, can lead to charges of assault (a class B or A misdemeanor depending on the severity of injury) or aggravated assault (a third, second, or first-degree felony depending on the circumstances and severity of injury), with specific provisions for targeting law enforcement officers.

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