The bill amends the "Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2015" to enhance data collection and analysis related to traffic stops and searches conducted by Rhode Island state and municipal police. Key provisions include the introduction of a new data collection form that requires detailed information on each traffic stop, such as the date, time, general location, demographics of the driver (including race, ethnicity, gender, and approximate age), reasons for the stop, whether a search was conducted, the scope of any search, the basis for the search (consent, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion), any contraband seized, whether a warning or citation was issued, whether an arrest was made, the approximate duration of the stop, and whether the vehicle is registered in Rhode Island or out of state.

Data collection is mandated to begin no later than January 1, 2026, with a requirement for law enforcement agencies to transmit collected data to the Office of Highway Safety on a monthly basis. The bill emphasizes the need for adequate funding to implement its provisions and mandates annual studies to analyze the collected data for racial disparities in traffic stops and searches.

Additionally, the bill requires quarterly reports from police departments summarizing the collected data to ensure transparency while protecting the identities of officers. It establishes an annual study to assess racial disparities in traffic stops and searches, with findings made public. Organizations focused on combating discrimination are empowered to seek legal relief against police departments that fail to comply with data collection and reporting requirements.

The bill also mandates the creation of an online interface for public interaction with the data, allowing for user-generated analysis of the stop and search data points. Law enforcement agencies are required to conduct monthly reviews to identify any racial disparities in their traffic stops and searches. A twelve-member advisory committee is established to guide the Office of Highway Safety on data collection and analysis, promoting community involvement and accountability in addressing racial equity in policing. The act will take effect upon passage.