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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
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)
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Tricia Farley-Bouvier (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Carlos González (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Danny Ryan (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/H3272 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3272.pdf |
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