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MO SB550
Bill
AI Summary
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State cannot require law enforcement agencies to provide mobile video recorders (body cameras, dash cameras) to officers or mandate that officers wear them
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Law enforcement agencies that choose to use mobile video recorders must establish written policies governing their use
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Data from mobile video recorders held by law enforcement agencies are classified as closed records, not subject to public disclosure
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Individuals may petition circuit court to obtain mobile video recorder footage, with courts weighing public benefit against potential harm to law enforcement investigations, officers, or persons captured in recordings
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Courts may assess costs and attorney fees against the party seeking disclosure, unless the agency's decision to withhold footage was "substantially unjustified"
Legislative Description
Makes data from law enforcement cameras a closed record, prohibits the state from requiring law enforcement cameras, and requires written policies on the use of cameras
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
3/18/2015