Establishes "Uniform Crash Investigation Protocol Task Force" to establish uniform crash investigation protocol for State, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies when investigating certain motor vehicle and vessel crashes.
This bill creates a "Uniform Crash Investigation Protocol Task Force" to develop standardized procedures for investigating motor vehicle and vessel crashes involving fatalities or serious injuries. The task force will establish protocols for law enforcement agencies (state, county, and municipal) to follow when specific conditions exist, such as alcohol/drug use, excessive speed, hit-and-runs, or prior crash history. Key provisions include requiring use of technology (like vehicle data recorders), creating a victim/family information portal, ensuring investigation transparency through officer assessments, and setting timeframes to align with criminal statute deadlines. The protocols must cover victim notification, drug assessment procedures, and minimizing confirmation bias in investigations. The task force must submit its recommendations to the Attorney General within one year of its formation.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Vin Gopal
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