Oklahoma 2022 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB845

Introduced
2/1/21  

Caption

Motorcycle profiling; defining term; prohibiting profiling; requiring local law enforcement to review training. Effective date.

Impact

If enacted, SB845 will significantly alter the relationship between law enforcement practices and motorcycle riders in Oklahoma by formally acknowledging motorcycle profiling as an issue that needs to be addressed systematically. It requires law enforcement agencies to review their current practices and engage in training to mitigate motorcycle profiling. This law aims to enhance transparency and accountability within law enforcement operations, ensuring that riders are treated equitably without prejudice based on their mode of transportation or lifestyle choices.

Summary

Senate Bill 845 aims to combat motorcycle profiling, defined as the unjust treatment of individuals based solely on their motorcycle use or associated attire. The law seeks to prevent law enforcement officers from making detentions or arrests on the sole basis of someone riding a motorcycle or wearing motorcycle-related clothing, thereby addressing potential biases against motorcycle riders. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma adopt written policies to condemn motorcycle profiling, ensuring that it does not correlate with the determination of probable cause for stops or arrests.

Contention

There may be points of contention surrounding SB845, particularly regarding how law enforcement agencies will implement the required policies and trainings. Critics might argue about the effectiveness of training and whether it will genuinely alter existing prejudices within the force. Furthermore, there could be concerns about the operational burden placed on local law enforcement agencies to develop comprehensive training programs while also managing day-to-day functions and demands. Supporters, however, would assert that this bill is crucial for protecting civil rights and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their mode of transportation, are treated fairly under the law.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB83

Motorcycle profiling; requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policy, review training, and address issues pertaining to motorcycle profiling. Effective date.

OK SB83

Motorcycle profiling; requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policy, review training, and address issues pertaining to motorcycle profiling. Effective date.

OK SB1328

Motorcycle profiling; requiring certain policy adoption. Effective date.

OK HB2322

Prohibiting law enforcement officers and agencies from engaging in motorcycle profiling and requiring police training programs to include training on motorcycle profiling.

OK HB2426

Motorcycles; requiring certain policy adoption pertaining to motorcycle profiling; effective date.

OK SB543

Motorcycles; requiring law enforcement agencies to perform certain review and audit. Effective date.

OK SB108

Prohibiting motorcycle profiling by law enforcement agencies.

OK HF46

A bill for an act relating to law enforcement training concerning motorcyclist profiling.

OK HB2286

Prohibiting motorcycle profiling by law enforcement agencies.

OK S1525

Prohibiting profiling of motorcyclists and motorcycle-only checkpoints

Similar Bills

IL HB4966

SPECIALTY PLATE FOR MOTORCYCLE

CA SR41

Relative to motorcycle profiling.

CA AB2972

Vehicles: enforcement: motorcycle profiling.

LA SB276

Provides for distribution and sale of motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles. (8/1/12)

CA SB1036

Motorcycles: special plates.

CA SR63

Relative to motorcycle profiling.

CA SCR52

Motorcycle Awareness Month.

NM SB236

Look Twice For Motorcycle License Plate