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]
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.
Title
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2020
Sponsors
Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-11 | Senate | Read 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.
SB3912 (Related) 2020-06-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assault and harassment offenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3956/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3956/BILLS-116s3956is.pdf |