2024 Senate Bill 1091

Law enforcement: other; use of force policies; require law enforcement agencies to create.

A bill to require law enforcement agencies to adopt certain policies on the use of force by law enforcement officers; to require law enforcement agencies to update the use of force policies; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation requires law enforcement agencies to adopt and publicly share use of force policies that emphasize reasonable force, de-escalation, and compliance with legal standards, with updates as necessary.

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-3) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-2), Jeremy Moss (D-7), Jeff Irwin (D-15), Erika Geiss (D-1), Sarah Anthony (D-21), Sue Shink (D-14), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Darrin Camilleri (D-4) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety

Dec. 10, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Dec. 11, 2024

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Dec. 13, 2024

Reported with substitute S-2

Substitute S-2 concurred in by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 21 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations