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GA SR1007
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
6/25/2020
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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AI Summary
- Creates the Senate Law Enforcement Reform Study Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of law enforcement techniques, patterns, and practices in Georgia
- Committee composed of 5 members: the chairpersons of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committees, plus 3 senators appointed by the President of the Senate
- Study areas include oversight, lethal and nonlethal use of force, practices potentially needing prohibition or stricter regulation (chokeholds, no-knock warrants, use of chemicals/projectiles for crowd control), de-escalation training, and data collection to ensure equality under the law
- Legislative members may receive allowances for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from Senate appropriations
- Committee required to file any findings or proposed legislation with the Secretary of the Senate and stands abolished on December 15, 2020
Legislative Description
Senate Law Enforcement Reform Study Committee; create
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted
6/25/2020
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