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FL H0093

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates section 943.1718 of Florida Statutes establishing statewide requirements for law enforcement agencies that permit officers to wear body cameras.

  • Requires agencies using body cameras to establish policies and procedures covering proper use, maintenance, storage, and guidelines for limitations on when cameras may be worn.

  • Mandates training for all personnel who wear, use, maintain, store, or release body camera recordings in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

  • Requires retention of body camera recordings according to Florida's public records law (section 119.021) and mandates periodic review of agency body camera practices for policy compliance.

  • Exempts body camera recordings from Chapter 934 regulations governing interception of wire, electronic, and oral communications.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Officer Body Cameras

Last Action

Chapter No. 2016-76

3/24/2016

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/4/2016
Judiciary1/21/2016
Appropriations11/4/2015
Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/10/2015

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