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Police Chokehold Ban: New Funding Rules for Law Enforcement.

This act aims to encourage states and local jurisdictions to ban police officers from using chokeholds and carotid holds. If a state or jurisdiction does not implement such a ban, it will lose access to federal grant programs supporting law enforcement. This means that citizen safety may improve due to restricted use of dangerous police techniques, while local authorities will need to adjust their regulations to continue receiving crime-fighting funds.
Key points
Defines chokehold or carotid hold as any pressure to the throat/windpipe or maneuvers restricting blood/oxygen flow to the brain.
States and local jurisdictions without a law prohibiting chokeholds will be ineligible for federal Byrne and COPS grant program funds.
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Print number: 117_S_353
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End Police Use of Chokeholds Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Defines chokehold or carotid hold as any pressure to the throat/windpipe or maneuvers restricting blood/oxygen flow to the brain.
  • States and local jurisdictions without a law prohibiting chokeholds will be ineligible for federal Byrne and COPS grant program funds.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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