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AL SB49
AL SB49Crimes and offenses; use of taser prohibited on restrained individual, penalties for violations
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Crimes and offenses; use of taser prohibited on restrained individual, penalties for violations
AI Summary
This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from using a taser, defined as any device that emits an electrical, magnetic, or other shock to temporarily incapacitate someone, on an individual who is restrained or otherwise unable to resist, such as when they are in handcuffs or other restraining devices. This prohibition applies notwithstanding a previous law (Section 13A-3-27, Code of Alabama 1975) and makes any violation a Class C felony, with the new law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pending Senate Judiciary (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SB49-int.pdf |
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