Bill
S 1350
Overview: S 1350 is a bill that prohibits law enforcement officers from using bias-based profiling.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address concerns about racia
Overview: S 1350 is a bill that prohibits law enforcement officers from using bias-based profiling.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to address concerns about racial profiling and other forms of bias in law enforcement practices. The intent is to ensure that officers make decisions based on reasonable suspicion or probable cause, rather than characteristics such as race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from engaging in bias-based profiling
- Defines bias-based profiling as the selection of an individual for enforcement action based on a characteristic such as race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion
- Requires law enforcement agencies to implement policies and training to prevent bias-based profiling
- Provides a mechanism for individuals to file complaints about alleged bias-based profiling
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would affect law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. It aims to promote fair and unbiased policing practices, which could help build trust between law enforcement and marginalized communities that have historically experienced disproportionate targeting.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: S 1350 has been referred to the Senate Codes Committee for further consideration. The next step would be for the committee to hold hearings and potentially amend the bill before sending it to the full Senate for a vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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