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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the collection and transmission of certain traffic and pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit racial profiling and other forms of discrimination by law enforcement entities in Massachusetts. It requires the collection and reporting of comprehensive data on traffic and pedestrian stops, including the reason for the stop, the demographics of those stopped, and whether any enforcement action was taken. The bill mandates the creation of an electronic data system to facilitate data collection and transmission, and requires periodic analysis and public reporting of the data to identify and address any racial or other disparities. The bill also provides individuals charged with a crime the right to access the data related to their stop or search. The attorney general is empowered to enforce the bill's provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (23)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Evandro Carvalho (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Carlos González (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Jay Kaufman (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2506 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2506.pdf |
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