Follow Through for Justice!
Bills to Support!
The trial of Derek Chauvin is over and the sentence has been pronounced. However, the fight for justice is NOT over. For lasting change, we all need to keep moving forward and use our energy, skills, talents, and access for the extremely important follow-through efforts. We stand with Minnesotans and all humans who demand Justice for George Floyd. We lend our support by reading, commenting upon, and speaking with our elected officials about the following bills during this year's state legislative session. We enthusiastically encourage you to do the same.
Federal Proposed Legislation:
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1280
Minnesota Proposed Bills to Review:
Philando Castile Omnibus Bill
HF 784
End the Statute of Limitations for Lawsuits for Wrongful Deaths Caused by Police
HF 717
Strengthen Civilian Oversight
HF 640
End Police-Only Responses to Mental Health Crisis Calls
HF 1686
End Qualified Immunity
HF 1104
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1104&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
SF 580
https://legiscan.com/MN/text/SF580/id/2272669
End Prosecution for Reporting Police Misconduct
HF 2201
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2201&type=bill&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0
Repealing Minn. Stat. 609.505(2)
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.505
End No Knock Warrants
HF 1762
SF 2139
Require Police to Carry Professional Liability Insurance
HF 440
SF 815
Require Access to Body Worn Camera Footage in Police Critical Incidents within 48 Hours
HF 1103
SF 807