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AZ HB4092
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Junelle Cavero
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AI Summary
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Requires all local law enforcement agencies and the Arizona Department of Public Safety to provide body-worn cameras to peace officers who have public contact by July 1, 2028
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Peace officers must activate body-worn or dash cameras when responding to calls or during any public contact, with exceptions for undercover work, courtrooms, and non-case-related personal information
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that unrecorded statements are inadmissible in prosecutions if an officer fails to activate their camera as required, and allows permissive inference of misconduct in non-criminal proceedings when footage is missing
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Officers who intentionally fail to activate cameras or tamper with footage face discipline up to termination, certification suspension of at least one year, or permanent certification revocation if the incident results in civilian death
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Mandates release of all unedited recordings within 21 days of receiving a misconduct complaint, with provisions for redacting sensitive content including nudity, minors, medical information, and victim interviews
Legislative Description
Peace officers; cameras; disclosures; recordings
Last Action
House read second time
2/11/2026