Prohibits a police officer involved in a use of deadly physical force incident from reviewing body camera recordings before participating in an interview about the incident.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Frederick
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-01-17 Senate
Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
2025-01-13 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes laws about police body camera footage. The Act takes effect on the 91st day after sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7).
Prohibits a police officer involved in a use of deadly physical force incident from reviewing body camera recordings before participating in an interview about the incident.
Creates an alternative court process for a person denied access to a public record consisting of a body camera recording of a law enforcement use of deadly physical force incident.
Directs the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to create technical standards for the maintenance and secure storage of body camera recordings.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to police body camera recordings; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee