HB 710 Summary

• Prohibits law enforcement officers from engaging in biased policing and status-based profiling based on race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity, with limited exceptions for suspect-specific descriptions.

• Requires peace officer training programs to include instruction on avoiding biased policing and status-based profiling, with online training options available.

• Mandates law enforcement agencies collect and submit annual data on traffic stops and vehicle searches to the Attorney General for analysis of potential disparities affecting minority groups.

• Establishes the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board within the Attorney General's office to analyze data, assess training programs, and issue annual reports on biased policing trends.

• Creates civil liability for individuals victimized by violations, allowing lawsuits against law enforcement agencies and authorizing the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief.