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MI SB0992

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/25/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

Senate

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Law Enforcement Disciplinary Act" requiring law enforcement officers to refrain from using excessive force during their duties.

  • Mandates that law enforcement officers who observe another officer using excessive force must intervene verbally or physically to stop it.

  • Requires each law enforcement agency to adopt written policies addressing investigation of excessive force allegations and disciplinary action against officers who fail to intervene.

  • Mandates written policies include investigation procedures, disciplinary processes, and due process safeguards meeting state and federal constitutional requirements.

  • Makes violations of the act a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; peace officers; disciplinary action for officers present during use of excessive force; require. Creates new act.

Law enforcement: peace officers

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety

6/25/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Public Safety6/25/2020

Full Bill Text

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