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IL SB2210
Bill
Status
1/13/2016
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Van Pelt
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AI Summary
SB2210 - Police Video Camera Recordings
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Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make recordings of law enforcement officers discharging firearms or officer-involved deaths from in-car video cameras or officer-worn body cameras public records available for inspection and copying.
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Allows public bodies to assert exemptions to disclosure only if supported by a court order finding the exemption applicable to the requested recording.
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Requires courts to conduct expedited hearings on the applicability of any exemptions asserted by public bodies regarding police video recordings.
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Incorporates definitions from the Law Enforcement Camera Grant Act and Police and Community Relations Improvement Act into FOIA definitions.
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
FOIA-POLICE VIDEO CAMERAS
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
7/31/2016