Bill > H1855

This bill aims to provide private rights of action against individuals who intentionally call the police without reason to suspect a violation of criminal law, criminal conduct, or an imminent threat to person or property, if the call is made in whole or in part due to a belief or perception about the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual or group. The bill allows for injunctive relief, damages, or other appropriate relief if the court finds the respondent has violated this provision. It defines "reason to suspect" as what a reasonable person would suspect based on the totality of the circumstances.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1855