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MA S1525

MA S1525
Prohibiting profiling of motorcyclists and motorcycle-only checkpoints


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit profiling of motorcyclists and motorcycle-only checkpoints. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits law enforcement from establishing or conducting "motorcycle-only" checkpoints, requires law enforcement training to address motorcycle profiling, and requires law enforcement agencies to add a statement condemning motorcycle profiling to their existing profiling policies. Motorcycle profiling is defined as the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle-related paraphernalia as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle without a legal basis. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2777 (on 05/13/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1525 03/11/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1525.pdf 03/11/2023
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