As Mr. Belk built momentum through his individual advocacy with the help of legislators throughout the states, he used the incident as a teaching tool throughout the country. Most importantly he got the petition codified into bills. Several have become law in several states.
North Carolina (SB233) Law (12/2015)
Colorado (HB1265) Bill Passed
South Carolina (HB3684)
Pennsylvania (HB722)
Missouri (HB2074)
Tennessee (HB2102 / SB2279)
Wisconsin (AB1004)
Illinois (HB169) Law (1/2016)
Rhode Island (HB7094 / SB2421) (Law 7/2016)
Arizona (SB1230)
Michigan (SB723)
Nebraska (LB965)
Connecticut (SB454)
Kansas (SB482)
Charles Belk understands that this is only one step in the process to make our justice system more accountable to us all. These bills are a beginning.
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