HB 4203

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2020 Special Session
  • Introduced in House Jun 26, 2020
  • Passed House Jun 26, 2020
  • Passed Senate Jun 26, 2020
  • Signed by Governor Jun 30, 2020

Relating to use of force by peace officers; and declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Provides that peace officer may not use force that limits ability of person to breathe, including but not limited to choke holds] impedes normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure on throat or neck, unless peace officer may use deadly physical force. Directs Board on Public Safety Standards and Training to adopt rules prohibiting training of police officers and reserve officers to use force that impedes normal breathing or circulation of blood of another person by applying pressure on throat or neck, except as defensive maneuver. Declares emergency, effective on passage.

Bill Sponsors (29)

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Actions


Jul 07, 2020

House

Chapter 3, (2020 Laws): Effective date June 30, 2020.

Jun 30, 2020

House

Governor signed.

Jun 30, 2020

Senate

President signed.

Jun 29, 2020

House

Speaker signed.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Vote explanations filed by Boquist, Knopp, Prozanski, Taylor, Thatcher.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Manning Jr. Passed.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Rules Suspended. Second reading.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.

Jun 26, 2020

Senate

First reading. Referred to President's desk.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Vote explanation(s) filed by Breese-Iverson, Leif, Smith DB, Wallan, Williams.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Meek. Passed.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Second reading.

Jun 26, 2020

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

Jun 25, 2020

House

Public Hearing and Work Session held.

Jun 24, 2020

House

Referred to The First Special Session of 2020.

Jun 24, 2020

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
Enrolled PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF

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