House Concurrent Resolution No. by Representative Marcelle urges the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPS&C) to conduct a study on the benefits of clarifying the data that law enforcement officers are required to collect during traffic stops. Currently, officers must gather certain demographic information, including race, to promote transparency and accountability in traffic enforcement. The resolution suggests that expanding this data collection to include additional demographic factors, such as ethnicity, could provide a more comprehensive understanding of traffic stop patterns and help identify potential disparities in law enforcement practices.

The resolution emphasizes that incorporating ethnicity into traffic stop data collection could enhance accountability and public trust in law enforcement agencies by addressing issues of racial profiling and biased enforcement. It also highlights the importance of public access to well-reported and analyzed traffic stop data, which can foster civic engagement and strengthen community relations with law enforcement. The DPS&C is required to submit a report summarizing its findings to the House and Senate Committees on Transportation, Highways, and Public Works by August 1, 2026.