US SB3955 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on June 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 11 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Prohibits no-knock warrants, which generally permit law enforcement officers to enter a premises without first identifying their authority and purpose. Specifically, it requires federal law enforcement officers to provide notice of their authority and purpose before executing a warrant. State and local law enforcement agencies that receive funds from the Department of Justice must execute warrants that require the serving officer to provide notice of his or her authority and purpose before forcibly entering a premises.
Title
Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
Sponsors
Sen. Rand Paul [R-KY] | Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN] | Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-06-11 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3955/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3955/BILLS-116s3955is.pdf |