CHOKEHOLD-PEACE OFF&SECURITY
Summary
Creates the Prohibited Use of Force Act. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall not apply a chokehold in the performance of his or her duties, unless faced with a situation in which the use of deadly force is justified under the Justifiable Use of Force: Exoneration Article of the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that after gaining control of a subject, a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall not: (1) sit, kneel, or stand on a subject's chest or stomach, resulting in chest compression and a reduction in the subject's ability to breathe; or (2) place the subject on his or her stomach, or in a manner that prohibits free breathing. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or private security contractor agency shall not use more officers, contractors, or employees of a private security contractor agency than are reasonably necessary based on the totality of the circumstances to effect an arrest, overcome resistance, control a subject, or protect themselves or others from injury. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall monitor individuals being detained and seek medical attention for any individual who displays injuries or illnesses. Defines "private security contractor", "private security contractor agency", and "employee".
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 10, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Feb 26, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Luis Arroyo
DDemocratic
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