The bill amends Section 49-1431 of the Idaho Code to address the issue of motorcycle profiling by law enforcement. It explicitly prohibits state and local law enforcement agents and agencies from engaging in motorcycle profiling, defined as the arbitrary use of a person's motorcycle riding or related paraphernalia as a basis for stopping, questioning, or taking enforcement action against them. The bill clarifies that it does not create a cause of action against individuals or law enforcement entities.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all law enforcement agencies adopt a policy prohibiting motorcycle profiling and distribute this policy to their agents. It also requires the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council to include training on the prohibition of motorcycle profiling as part of the minimum basic training for peace officers. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2025, for its provisions to take effect.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 49-1431