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AL HB50

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

  • Requires the Alabama Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission to investigate all allegations of excessive force by local county and municipal law enforcement officers, including incidents occurring up to three years before the effective date.

  • Mandates data collection on excessive force incidents including the race of the officer and victim(s), specific incident facts, court action status and disposition, and findings of any local review.

  • Requires the commission to compile an annual report with collected data and submit it to the House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee.

  • Annual report must include preventative measures to train law enforcement officers in reducing excessive force incidents.

  • Act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement, allegations of excessive force, Ala. Criminal Justice Information System to collect data on, reports to legislative committees

Law Enforcement Officers

Last Action

Engrossed

5/19/2017

Committee Referrals

Governmental Affairs4/18/2017
Public Safety and Homeland Security2/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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