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Relating to the use of tools by law enforcement agencies; and declaring an emergency.

It became law on Jul 7, 2020.

OR HB 4208 · House Bill · 2020S1

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Became law
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House
Sponsors
35
Latest action
Jul 7, 2020

What it does

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using tear gas \tor from using long range acoustic devices or sound cannons.] for purposes of crowd control except in circumstances constituting riot. \tRequires law enforcement agency to follow certain procedure when using tear gas in circumstances constituting riot. \tDeclares emergency, effective on passage.

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    Jul 7, 2020

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