Bill > SB48

This bill prohibits law enforcement officers in Alabama from using a "four-point restraint," which is defined as restraining an individual face-down on the ground by fastening their hands and legs behind their back, or placing anyone in a face-down position that restricts oxygen or blood flow to their head or neck. The bill also mandates that all law enforcement agencies must incorporate this prohibition into their existing policies and procedures, and clarifies that violations will be considered a Class A misdemeanor, a serious criminal offense. This legislation aims to prevent potentially dangerous restraint techniques and will take effect on October 1, 2026.

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