H.R. 7206 · 116th Congress
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Adriano Espaillat
- Introduced
- 2020-06-15
- Latest action
- 2020-06-15 · Introduced in House
Summary
Excessive Force Prevention and Accountability Act of 2020
This bill prohibits and penalizes the intentional or reckless use of excessive force by law enforcement and correctional officers. It also prohibits and penalizes a failure to intervene when another officer uses such excessive force.