US SB3956 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on June 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program. Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.

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Title

End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-06-11SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Same As/Similar To

HB7120 (Related) 2020-07-20 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 490.
SB3912 (Related) 2020-06-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill Comments

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