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AK HB269

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Geran Tarr

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Origin

House of Representatives

32nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits peace officers from knowingly using carotid restraints, tracheal chokes, or other restraints that impede breathing or blood circulation in a manner likely to cause loss of consciousness
  • Exception allows use of such restraints only in situations where deadly force is authorized by law and the employing entity's policy
  • Amends AS 11.81.370 by adding new subsection (d) to the state's use of force statutes
  • Introduced by Representative Tarr on 1/14/22 in the 32nd Legislature, Second Session

Legislative Description

Chokehold Ban

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

1/18/2022

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/18/2022

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