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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban pretextual traffic stops. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ban pretextual traffic stops, which are defined as traffic stops where a reasonable law enforcement officer would not have made the stop without a pretextual (or ulterior) motivation. The bill prohibits law enforcement officers from engaging in such pretextual stops, as well as from asking questions or conducting searches during a traffic stop that are not reasonably related to the purpose of the stop, unless they have independent justification. This legislation seeks to address concerns about the potential for discriminatory enforcement and violation of civil liberties that can arise from pretextual traffic stops.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2764 (on 03/17/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1546 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1546.pdf |
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