Bill > S1378

This bill aims to address racial profiling and data collection on traffic and pedestrian stops by law enforcement in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1) Prohibiting racial profiling and other forms of discrimination by law enforcement entities. 2) Requiring the collection and reporting of detailed data on all traffic and pedestrian stops, including the reason for the stop, demographics of individuals involved, whether a frisk or search was conducted, and the outcome of the encounter. 3) Mandating the creation of an electronic data collection and reporting system to facilitate data gathering and analysis. 4) Requiring regular review and analysis of the collected data to identify and address any racial or other disparities in law enforcement practices. 5) Providing access to the collected data for individuals charged with criminal offenses related to the stops, with certain personal information redacted. 6) Authorizing the Attorney General to bring civil actions to enforce the law's provisions. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability around traffic and pedestrian stops in order to identify and eliminate any discriminatory practices by law enforcement.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1378