MD HB669

All law enforcement agencies in Maryland must require body-worn camera use by officers who regularly interact with the public by July 1, 2027

Body-worn camera recordings may be used as evidence in administrative, judicial, legislative, or disciplinary proceedings; courts must consider violations of recording requirements when weighing evidence unless the state provides reasonable justification

Recordings are generally confidential but must be disclosed when flagged for complaints, use of force, arrests, or deaths, or when requested by individuals captured on the recording or their attorneys

Officers must activate cameras when responding to calls or engaged in law enforcement activities while in uniform, with exceptions for exigent circumstances or when inside facilities with functioning camera systems

Recordings must be retained for 90 days and destroyed thereafter unless flagged; flagged recordings must be kept for 2 years or until final disposition of any related legal proceeding