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Introduced
06/16/2020
06/16/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 35 and Article 2 of Chapter 21 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state tort claims, respectively, so as to specifically prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement officers and law enforcement agencies; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to require certain policies and procedures by law enforcement agencies; to provide for data collection; to provide for regulations by the Attorney General; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a right of action for enforcement; to revise the state waiver of sovereign immunity; to provide for waiver of sovereign immunity under certain circumstances; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "End Racial Profiling Act," aims to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement officers and agencies in Georgia. It defines "racial profiling" and requires law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate such practices, including data collection and annual reporting by the Attorney General. The bill also provides a right of action for individuals or the Attorney General to seek declaratory or injunctive relief against agencies, officers, or supervisors engaged in racial profiling. Additionally, it waives the state's sovereign immunity in such lawsuits, allowing prevailing plaintiffs to recover reasonable attorney's fees.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
James Beverly (D)*,
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Shelly Hutchinson (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Calvin Smyre (D)*,
Erica Thomas (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 06/18/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/193584.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/hb/1207 |
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