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IN SB0243
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits municipal, county, and state law enforcement agencies from engaging in racial profiling, defined as detention, official restraint, or disparate treatment of an individual based solely on racial or ethnic status.
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Requires all law enforcement agencies to adopt a detailed written policy by January 1, 2016 that prohibits racial profiling, defines its elements, and includes procedures for addressing complaints, with the policy made available for public inspection.
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Prohibits race or ethnicity from being the sole factor in determining probable cause for arrest, custody, or investigatory stops of motor vehicles.
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Mandates law enforcement agencies report to the attorney general copies of all racial profiling complaints, investigation results, and any disciplinary actions taken against officers found in violation.
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Requires the attorney general to submit biennial reports to the legislative council beginning before November 1, 2016, detailing complaint numbers, investigation results, disciplinary actions, and statistical information about racial profiling incidents.
Legislative Description
Racial profiling. Prohibits a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency from engaging in racial profiling. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a detailed policy that defines the elements of racial profiling. Requires a law enforcement agency to transmit to the attorney general information concerning racial profiling complaints, investigations, and any action taken, and requires the attorney general to submit a biennial report to the legislative council based on this information.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security & Transportation
1/6/2015