New York Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 15, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) and four fellow Democrats introduced...
Florida Bill Would Put Limits on Federal Militarization of Police
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2020) – A bill filed in the Florida House would put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Travaris McCurdy (D-Orlando) filed House Bill 187 (H187)...
Washington Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 4, 2021) – A bill prefiled in the Washington House would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse Johnson...