Bipartisan Proposal Addresses Police Operation and Training Standards

As on alternative to HB 1, FCCB offered other approaches to civil unrest including collecting data on use-of-force, de-escalation training, and limiting chokeholds. A bill with these provisions and others, HB 7051, was filed and passed unanimously by two House committees this week. Additionally, the measure prohibits a child younger than seven years of age from being arrested, charged, or adjudicated delinquent, unless the violation of law is a forcible felony. The measure has been placed on the House calendar on second reading.