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OH SB338

OH SB338
Prohibit biased policing/status profiling


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Introduced
07/13/2020
In Committee
07/21/2020
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, 4117.10, and 5503.05 and to enact sections 109.805, 109.806, and 2933.84 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 amends sections 109.73, 109.77, 109.79, 109.80, 4117.10, and 5503.05 and enacts sections 109.805, 109.806, and 2933.84 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. The bill creates a racial and identity profiling advisory board to help eliminate biased policing and improve diversity and sensitivity in law enforcement. It also provides a civil cause of action for individuals who are victims of biased policing or status-based profiling, and allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief against law enforcement agencies that engage in these practices.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Judiciary (on 07/21/2020)

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