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OH HB710

OH HB710
Prohibit police from engaging in biased policing


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Introduced
06/25/2020
In Committee
08/31/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

133rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

To amend sections 109.73, 109.77, 109.79, 109.80, 109.803, and 5503.05 and to enact sections 109.805, 109.806, 2933.84, 2933.85, 2933.86, 2933.87, and 2933.88 of the Revised Code to prohibit police officers from engaging in biased policing and other status-based profiling and to require the attorney general's office to establish rules regarding such police practices.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit police officers from engaging in biased policing and status-based profiling. It requires the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission to establish rules for training officers on performing law enforcement duties without bias, and for the Attorney General to adopt rules governing this training. The bill also creates a racial and identity profiling advisory board to assist in eliminating biased policing and improving diversity and sensitivity in law enforcement. Additionally, it requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on traffic stops and searches, which the Attorney General must analyze and publish annually. The bill provides civil remedies for individuals who are victims of biased policing or status-based profiling.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Refer to Committee: State and Local Government (on 08/31/2020)

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