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AL SB16

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman-Evans

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • Defines "taser" as any mechanism designed to emit or project electrical, magnetic, or other type of charge or shock to temporarily incapacitate a person.
  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from using a taser on an individual who is restrained or otherwise unable to resist.
  • Specifies the prohibition applies when an individual has been placed in handcuffs, body cuffs, or other restraining devices.
  • Takes effect on October 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Use of force; use of tasers prohibited in certain circumstances

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Pending Senate Judiciary

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/6/2024

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