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2019 MA H.D. 5145 (NS)

Title - An Act relative to improper and discriminatory police reporting

Law Number - 2019 MA H.D. 5145 (NS)

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Grant private right of action against any person who unreasonably summons a police officer in whole or in part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or...

Grant private right of action against any person who unreasonably summons a police officer in whole or in part because of a belief or perception regarding the race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, religion, religious practice, age, disability or sexual orientation of a person.

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2019 NY S.B. 1137 (NS)

Title - Prohibits law enforcement officers from using racial and ethnic profiling.

Law Number - 2019 NY S.B. 1137 (NS)

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Prohibits police officers from using racial and ethnic profiling,requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for racial and ethnic profiling,allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages...

Prohibits police officers from using racial and ethnic profiling,requires that a procedure be established for the taking and review of complaints against police officers for racial and ethnic profiling,allows an action for injunctive relief and/or damages to be brought against a law enforcement agency, any agent of a law enforcement agency and the supervisor of an agent.

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