SB 517, Immunity from Certain Criminal Prosecutions Against Law Enforcement Officers Whose Threat or Use of Force is Justified

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Bill Sponsor

Sen. Randy Robertson
District 29

This bill provides that any person who uses threat or force in accordance with Code Section 16-3-20, 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-23.1, 16-3-24, or 17-4-20, shall be immune from criminal prosecution. 

Last Updated: 2/21/2024
Subject Area: Public Safety
Resources: bill text
BILL STATUS
5/2/2024 - Effective Date 5/2/2024 - Act 545 5/2/2024 - Date Signed by Governor

Votes

3/26/2024 House Vote #771 Yea - 149 Nay - 18 Not Voting - 6 Excused - 7
2/29/2024 Senate Vote #619 Yea - 34 Nay - 17 Not Voting - 2 Excused - 3

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