Militarization of police; JLARC to study. (HJ528)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Berg (R-Winchester)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Study; JLARC; militarization of police; report. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the militarization of law-enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2014 | Committee |
| 12/18/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15100372D |
| 12/18/2014 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
| 01/20/2015 | Assigned Rules sub: Studies |
| 01/22/2015 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/10/2015 | Left in Rules |
Comments
The analysis is essential to insure that Commonwealth law enforcement agencies respond to civilian populations appropriately, rather than with military equipment and tactics.