A04735Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts "Cariol's Law"; provides for a duty to intervene when a police officer or peace officer observes another police officer or peace officer using physical force that such officer reasonably believes to be clearly excessive or beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
Introduced by Monique Chandler-Waterman, District 58
What does this bill do?
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Enacts "Cariol's Law"; provides for a duty to intervene when a police officer or peace officer observes another police officer or peace officer using physical force that such officer reasonably believes to be clearly excessive or beyond that which is objectively reasonable under the circumstances.
Where it stands
referred to codes
January 7, 2026
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Bill history
referred to codes
amend and recommit to codes
print number 4735a
amend and recommit to codes
print number 4735b
referred to codes
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