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ME LD1613

ME LD1613
An Act to Prohibit Profiling and to Strengthen Civil Rights in Maine


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Introduced
04/11/2023
In Committee
04/12/2023
Crossed Over
06/22/2023
Passed
06/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2023

Introduced Session

131st Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act to Prohibit Profiling and to Strengthen Civil Rights in Maine

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit profiling and strengthen civil rights in Maine. It creates the role of "civil rights officer" within law enforcement agencies to investigate civil rights violations. The bill also prohibits profiling, defined as the consideration of actual or perceived characteristics like race, color, sex, or disability in conducting law enforcement activities. Additionally, the bill requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report data on traffic stops, including the demographic characteristics of those stopped. The reporting requirements, originally set to begin in 2023, have been pushed back to 2024 and 2025. This bill seeks to enhance civil rights protections and oversight within Maine's law enforcement system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Enacted, Jun 30, 2023 (on 06/30/2023)

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