SB279 Alabama 2024 Session
Updated Jan 14, 2026
SB279 Alabama 2024 Session
Senate Bill
In Committee
Current Status
Regular Session 2024
Session
1
Sponsor
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
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Merika Coleman SenatorDemocrat - Session
- Regular Session 2024
- Title
- Crimes & offenses, prohibits law enforcement from using the hog-tie position
- Description
This bill would prohibit law enforcement officers from using the four-point restraint, known as the hog-tie position, to restrain an individual.
This bill would require law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures prohibiting the use of the four-point restraint.
This bill would also provide criminal penalties for a violation.
- Subjects
- Crimes & Offenses
Bill Actions
S
Pending Senate Veterans and Military Affairs
S
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature