SB 391

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2021 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Prohibited crowd control practices.

Abstract

Prohibits law enforcement officers from using a kinetic energy projectile or a chemical agent to disperse a lawful: (1) assembly; (2) demonstration; (3) protest; or (4) other gathering of people. Specifies certain requirements concerning the use of kinetic energy projectiles and chemical agents when dispersing unlawful: (1) assemblies; (2) demonstrations; (3) protests; or (4) other gatherings of people. Prohibits the deliberate targeting of a person's head or neck when using or deploying a kinetic energy projectile or a chemical agent. Prohibits the use of a kinetic energy projectile or chemical agent for curfew enforcement purposes. Defines certain terms.

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Jan 14, 2021

Senate

Authored by Senator Melton

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

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  • Referral-Committee
corrections and criminal law

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced Senate Bill (S) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: SB0391.01.INTR.FN001 PDF

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