Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 353
117th Congress(2021-2022)
End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 22, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 22, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
353
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Minnesota
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021

This bill creates a new condition of eligibility for funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program and the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program.

Specifically, to be eligible for grant funds under the COPS program and JAG program, a state or locality must have in effect a law that prohibits law enforcement officers from using a chokehold or carotid hold.

Text (1)
February 22, 2021
Actions (2)
02/22/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
02/22/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:35 PM