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CA AB490

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rob Bonta

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from authorizing the use of carotid restraints or choke holds by peace officers
  • Prohibits law enforcement agencies from authorizing techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia
  • Defines "positional asphyxia" as situating a person in a manner that compresses their airway, including unreasonable pressure applied to the neck, torso, or back of a restrained person, or positioning without monitoring for asphyxia signs
  • Requires law enforcement agencies to amend their use of force policies accordingly
  • Approved by Governor on September 30, 2021

Legislative Description

Law enforcement agency policies: arrests: positional asphyxia.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 407, Statutes of 2021.

9/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/14/2021
Public Safety6/16/2021
Rules6/3/2021
Appropriations4/14/2021
Public Safety3/18/2021

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