SB 6009 - Prohibits Police from Hog-Tying Suspects - Washington Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Police from Hog-Tying Suspects

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that prohibits police from hog-tying suspects in Washington.

Highlights:

  • Prohibits police from hog-tying suspects in Washington (Sec. 1-2).

  • Defines “hog-tie” or “hog-tying” as fastening together, bound, or restrained ankles to bound or restrained wrists (Sec. 2).

  • Exempts transport chains or wrist chains or the use of a product that does not require bound or restrained ankles to be fastened together to bound or restrained wrists from the definition of hog-tying (Sec. 2).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Title: Prohibits Police from Hog-Tying Suspects

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