Bill > S03026

This bill aims to address the issue of racial profiling in traffic stops by law enforcement officers in New York. It defines "racial profiling" as the detention, interdiction, or other disparate treatment of an individual solely based on their racial or ethnic status. The bill prohibits the use of race or ethnicity as the sole factor in determining probable cause for arrest or custody. It requires all police departments, sheriff's offices, and the state police to adopt a written policy prohibiting stops, detentions, or searches motivated solely by factors like race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, or sexual orientation. The bill also mandates the recording and reporting of various details related to traffic stops, such as the characteristics of individuals stopped, the nature of the alleged violation, and any resulting warnings, citations, arrests, or searches. The Division of Criminal Justice Services is tasked with reviewing the data and reporting on the prevalence and disposition of these traffic stops and complaints. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in police practices to address concerns about racial profiling.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3026