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MA H3272

MA H3272
Relative to pedestrian stop data


summary

Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to pedestrian stop data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from engaging in racial profiling or other forms of biased policing. It requires law enforcement agencies to collect and report detailed data on pedestrian stops, including the reason for the stop, the demographics of the individual stopped, and whether any further investigative actions were taken. The bill also requires the Secretary of Public Safety and Security to maintain a database of this information, publish annual reports analyzing the data, and commission independent biennial analyses. Additionally, the bill allows individuals charged with a crime based on evidence from a pedestrian stop to access the data collected on the stop. The Attorney General is empowered to bring civil actions to enforce the bill's provisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4767 (on 07/17/2018)

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