HB 564 (2021): prohibiting the use of rubber bullets and tear gas by law enforcement.

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HB 564 (2021)

prohibiting the use of rubber bullets and tear gas by law enforcement.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 12–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 25, 2021 the House rejected a motion to lay it on the table on a division vote 158–193, on a motion by Rep. Linda Harriott-Gathright. On February 25, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 225–126.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2021, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Votes

  • February 25, 2021, House: Lay on Table — yeas 158, nays 193, failed
  • February 25, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 225, nays 126, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 5, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/05/2021 11:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/98584313159 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout theday (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • February 16, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 12-8; RC)
  • February 16, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • February 25, 2021: Lay on Table (Rep. Harriott-Gathright): MF DV 158-193 02/25/2021
  • February 25, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 225-126 02/25/2021

Laws It Would Change

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