AB 1196, introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson) on June 4, 2020, prohibits law enforcement agencies from authorizing the use of the carotid restraint and chokeholds. [7] While a number of cities across the state like San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, had already taken steps to prohibit the use of these techniques, statewide policies regarding neck restraints varied until passage of AB 1196. [8] SB 230, sponsored by Assemblymember Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), was also… [read post]