S 3414
Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
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Bill overview
The Justice for Breonna Taylor Act aims to limit the use of no-knock warrants by federal and state/local law enforcement. It requires federal law enforcement officers to announce their purpose before executing a warrant, and state and local agencies receiving DOJ funds must also provide notice before forcibly entering a property. The bill seeks to prevent situations like the one that led to Breonna Taylor’s death by increasing transparency and accountability in warrant execution.
Key provisions
- Federal law enforcement officers must provide notice of their authority and purpose before executing a warrant.
- State and local law enforcement agencies receiving DOJ funds cannot execute warrants without providing notice before forcibly entering a property.
- The law applies beginning in the first fiscal year after enactment.
Who is affected
- Federal law enforcement officers
- State law enforcement agencies
- Local law enforcement agencies
- Individuals subject to warrant execution
Notable changes
- Requires notice of authority and purpose before warrant execution.
- Limits the use of no-knock warrants, a practice that has raised concerns about safety and civil liberties.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. 3414
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
A BILL
To prohibit no-knock warrants, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 115 of title 18, United States Code) may not execute a warrant until after the officer provides notice of his or her authority and purpose.