House Bill 5777
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Police Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 6, 2020
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Bill Number
5777
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
Hank Johnson
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Summary
Police Accountability Act of 2020
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for conduct by certain state or local law enforcement officers in the line of duty that constitutes murder or manslaughter.
February 6, 2020
02/06/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
02/06/2020
Introduced in House
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Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:17:46 PM