House Bill 7206
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7206
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
This bill prohibits and penalizes the intentional or reckless use of excessive force by law enforcement and correctional officers. It also prohibits and penalizes a failure to intervene when another officer uses such excessive force.
June 15, 2020
06/15/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/15/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:25:29 AM