Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create. Creates new act.
This Michigan bill requires all law enforcement agencies to create and publicly post written policies on how officers may use force. The new rules mandate that agencies adopt guidelines ensuring officers only use physical force that is objectively reasonable and reserve deadly force for situations where there is an immediate threat of death or serious injury. Agencies must also include specific instructions on de-escalation techniques and clarify that restricting air flow to a person's throat counts as deadly force. Additionally, the law compels these agencies to regularly review and update their policies to stay current with legal standards and case law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 14, 2024
Last action Dec 10, 2024
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Dec 10, 2024
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Dec 10, 2024
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)
lower
Nov 14, 2024
Committee
referred to Committee on Criminal Justice
lower
Nov 14, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
FB
Felicia Brabec
DDemocratic
Co
AA
Abraham Aiyash
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
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