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GA HB111
Bill
Status
1/16/2009
Primary Sponsor
Stephanie Benfield
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement officers from using a person's race or ethnicity to form probable cause or reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle, while still permitting use of race or ethnicity to confirm a previously obtained suspect description
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Requires every state and local law enforcement agency to adopt a racial profiling policy and implement mandatory annual training on the impermissible use of race and ethnicity in traffic stops
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Mandates that officers document detailed information for each traffic stop resulting in a citation or arrest, including the driver's gender, race/ethnicity, suspected violation, whether searches were conducted (and their basis), contraband found, use of force, and stop location, in a public record format determined by the Department of Driver Services
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Requires law enforcement agencies to retain collected traffic stop data for a minimum of seven years and to incorporate racial profiling compliance into officer personnel reviews, with non-compliant officers required to undergo additional training
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When a stop results in no citation or written warning, officers must provide a card with their name, badge number, and agency name upon the motorist's request
Legislative Description
Sentencing and imposition of punishment; procedure; repeal certain provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
3/24/2010