AN ACT CONCERNING DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE USE AND RETENTION OF DATA DERIVED FROM AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEMS.
TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
Summary
The bill lets the Attorney General sue anyone who deprives people of constitutional rights and awards damages, attorney fees and civil penalties. It also defines who is a peace officer, sets detailed standards for when force may be used, requires badge identification, and imposes misdemeanor penalties for violations. Finally, it orders a statewide online dashboard that logs and publishes non‑identifiable data on contacts between state or local agencies and federal immigration authorities.
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