An Act Concerning The Sharing Of Traffic Stop Information With The General Assembly.
If enacted, the bill would enhance the transparency of traffic stop data, allowing the legislature to monitor trends and issues related to public safety more effectively. By enabling the General Assembly to review this information, legislators would be in a better position to identify potential areas of concern, assess the effectiveness of law enforcement practices, and shape future public policies related to traffic enforcement and community safety.
SB00488 is proposed legislation introduced in the January 2013 session of the General Assembly that seeks to amend the existing statute regarding traffic stop information. The primary intent of this bill is to mandate the sharing of traffic stop data collected by the Office of Policy and Management and the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection with the General Assembly. This is aimed at ensuring that lawmakers are fully informed about the traffic stop information being used by state executive agencies.
While the bill aims to improve oversight and accountability, it may also raise questions regarding privacy and the management of sensitive data. Some opponents might argue that sharing this information with lawmakers could expose personal data, leading to potential misuse or misinterpretation of the information. Additionally, there may be concerns about the administrative burden this bill places on state agencies tasked with compliance, as well as the adequacy of existing data management systems to handle increased scrutiny of traffic stop data.