CHOKEHOLD-PEACE OFF&SECURITY House SponsorsRep. Luis Arroyo 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Prohibited Use of Force Act. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall not apply a chokehold in the performance of his or her duties, unless faced with a situation in which the use of deadly force is justified under the Justifiable Use of Force: Exoneration Article of the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that after gaining control of a subject, a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall not: (1) sit, kneel, or stand on a subject's chest or stomach, resulting in chest compression and a reduction in the subject's ability to breathe; or (2) place the subject on his or her stomach, or in a manner that prohibits free breathing. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or private security contractor agency shall not use more officers, contractors, or employees of a private security contractor agency than are reasonably necessary based on the totality of the circumstances to effect an arrest, overcome resistance, control a subject, or protect themselves or others from injury. Provides that a peace officer, private security contractor, or employee of a private security contractor agency shall monitor individuals being detained and seek medical attention for any individual who displays injuries or illnesses. Defines "private security contractor", "private security contractor agency", and "employee". 2/26/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Luis Arroyo 2/26/2015HouseFirst Reading 2/26/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/10/2015HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee 3/27/2015HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017HouseSession Sine Die