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Introduced
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 for 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, the End Racial Profiling Act, aims to prohibit racial profiling by law enforcement agencies and officers in Georgia. It defines racial profiling, requires law enforcement agencies to maintain policies and procedures to eliminate racial profiling, and mandates data collection and annual reporting on routine law enforcement activities and their outcomes by race, ethnicity, and national origin. The bill also waives the state's sovereign immunity for claims seeking declaratory or injunctive relief, as well as reasonable attorney's fees, against agencies or officers engaged in racial profiling. This provides a legal avenue for individuals to challenge racial profiling practices.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Carolyn Hugley (D)*,
Dar'shun Kendrick (D)*,
Sandra Scott (D)*,
Calvin Smyre (D)*,
Erica Thomas (D)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/04/2021)
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