H1894
An Act promoting equity in traffic stops
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address concerns about equity in traffic stops by focusing on evidence obtained during these stops in criminal proceedings. It seeks to ensure that evidence gathered is handled fairly and consistently, potentially leading to reforms in how law enforcement utilizes this information. The bill is currently undergoing a study order to examine related issues and potential solutions. It was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Addresses evidence obtained during traffic stops.
- Seeks to promote equitable handling of such evidence.
- Currently undergoing a study order to examine related issues.
- Was referred to the Judiciary committee.
Who is affected
- Law enforcement officers
- Individuals subject to traffic stops
- Criminal defendants
- The Judiciary
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Primary sponsor
Samantha Montaño
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Samantha Montaño
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Bill H.1894 194th (Current)
An Act promoting equity in traffic stops
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1894) of Samantha Montaño relative to evidence obtained during traffic stops in criminal proceedings. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Samantha Montaño
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.1894
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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