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This bill, known as the "Racial Profiling Prevention Act," aims to prohibit law enforcement officers from engaging in racial profiling, which is defined as treating individuals differently based on their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or immigration status. To achieve this, law enforcement agencies must develop written policies that forbid traffic stops motivated solely by these personal characteristics. Furthermore, these agencies will be required to collect and retain data on traffic stops, including the characteristics of those stopped (if observable by the officer), the reason for the stop, and its outcome, and to promptly forward any complaints alleging racial profiling to the local district attorney. The collected data and complaint information will be compiled into an annual report by the Attorney General, who will also create standardized forms for reporting and may impose penalties, such as withholding state funds, for non-compliance. The Attorney General will also develop forms for officers to record traffic stop details and for individuals to report suspected racial profiling.

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