Senate Bill 48 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika Coleman Senator

Democrat

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Law enforcement; four-point restraint, use prohibited

Description

This bill would prohibit law enforcement officers from using a four-point restraint, also known as the hog-tie position, to restrain an individual.

This bill would prohibit law enforcement officers from placing an individual in a face-down position that restricts oxygen or blood flow to the individual's head or neck 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 violations.

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Subjects

Crimes & Offenses