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Ending Racial and Religious Profiling by Law Enforcement, Enhancing Citizen Protection.

This act aims to prohibit law enforcement from relying on race, ethnicity, religion, or gender in making decisions about stops and searches. It mandates data collection on such activities and training for officers, intending to increase transparency and protect citizens from unfair treatment.
Key points
Profiling Ban: Law enforcement cannot use race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation as a basis for stops or searches, unless there is specific, trustworthy information linking a person to a crime.
Increased Transparency: Federal, state, and local agencies must collect data on all routine investigatory activities, including the race and gender of individuals stopped, to identify potential disparities.
Training and Procedures: Mandatory training for officers and procedures for handling complaints about profiling will be implemented, aiming to improve interactions with the public.
Legal Recourse: Individuals harmed by racial profiling can seek legal remedies in court, and non-compliant agencies may face funding cuts.
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Print number: 117_S_597
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2021-03-04
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_597.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Profiling Ban: Law enforcement cannot use race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation as a basis for stops or searches, unless there is specific, trustworthy information linking a person to a crime.
  • Increased Transparency: Federal, state, and local agencies must collect data on all routine investigatory activities, including the race and gender of individuals stopped, to identify potential disparities.
  • Training and Procedures: Mandatory training for officers and procedures for handling complaints about profiling will be implemented, aiming to improve interactions with the public.
  • Legal Recourse: Individuals harmed by racial profiling can seek legal remedies in court, and non-compliant agencies may face funding cuts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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