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SB7

Ban on Chokeholds by Peace Officers

Last scannedSep 20, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill stops peace officers from using chokeholds that block breathing or blood flow unless deadly force is allowed.

What it does

  • Prohibits peace officers from knowingly using carotid restraints, tracheal chokes, or other restraints that impede breathing or blood circulation in a way likely to cause loss of consciousness.
  • Allows these actions only when deadly force is authorized by law.

Who it affects

  • Peace officers
  • People who are restrained by peace officers

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill does not define what specific situations allow deadly force.
  • The text provided does not state when this law will take effect.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

CHOKEHOLD BAN An Act prohibiting the use of chokeholds by peace officers; and relating to justification of use of force by peace officers.

Official activity

Bill history

  1. (S) REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS27
  2. (S) STA, JUD27
  3. (S) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS27
  4. (S) PREFILE RELEASED 1/10/2527