The bill amends the "Comprehensive Community-Police Relationship Act of 2015" to enhance data collection and oversight related to traffic stops and searches by Rhode Island state and municipal police. It introduces a new data collection form that requires detailed information from police officers, including the date, time, location, demographics of the driver, reasons for the stop, outcomes, and whether a search was conducted, with a deadline for implementation set for January 1, 2027. The bill mandates monthly data transmission to the Office of Highway Safety and establishes quarterly and annual reporting requirements to ensure transparency while protecting officer identities. It emphasizes the need for funding to support these initiatives and allows for civil action against police departments that fail to comply with data collection and reporting requirements.

Additionally, the bill creates an online interface for public interaction with the collected data, enabling user-generated analysis by race or ethnicity. Law enforcement agencies are required to conduct monthly reviews to identify racial disparities and submit annual reports starting July 1, 2027, detailing their findings and compliance. A twelve-member advisory committee will be established to guide the Office of Highway Safety on data collection and analysis, comprising representatives from law enforcement, civil rights organizations, and community members. This committee will advise on study designs, review annual reports, and promote public involvement in the research process. The act will take effect upon passage.