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S 5741 In Committee

Relates to justification for the use of deadly physical force by a police or peace officer

Introduced
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Enacted

Limits the circumstances which justify the use of deadly force by a police officer or peace officer to instances when the person committed a felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury and the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another person unless immediately apprehended.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 28, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low