Alaska 34th Alaska State Legislature Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 7 — An Act prohibiting the use of chokeholds by peace officers; and relating to justification of use of force by peace officers.

Last action — (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill prohibits peace officers from using certain chokeholds and imposes conditions under which deadly force may be authorized.

  • AS 11.81.370

    (d) A peace officer may not knowingly use a carotid restraint, tracheal choke, or other restraint that impedes another person's breathing or circulation of blood in a manner likely to produce a loss of consciousness except in situations for which deadly force is authorized by law.

    It adds a new prohibition against peace officers using certain types of chokeholds, allowing them only in cases where deadly force is legally permitted.

Action History

  1. (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

  2. (S) STA, JUD

  3. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS

  4. (S) Prefile released 1/10/25

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 64 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (64)

64 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 7?
SB 7 is sponsored by Elvi Gray-Jackson (D).
What is the current status of SB 7?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 7?
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