Senate
Jun 24, 2020Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020
Summary
Official
Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2020 This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to develop law enforcement training curricula in alternatives to the use of force, de-escalation tactics, and techniques for safely responding to a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. DOJ shall also make grants to states for law enforcement officers to acquire such training from the DOJ or an equivalent program offered by a DOJ-certified entity.
Bill Progress
Bill has been introduced and assigned a number
Introduced(6/24/20)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
JC
Mr. Cornyn
Senate (R) Texas
Cosponsors (1)
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Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 24, 2020