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MS HB1069
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Deborah Butler Dixon
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AI Summary
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Municipal governing authorities must provide all police officers on patrol with cameras to be worn on their uniforms.
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Municipalities are prohibited from purchasing police vehicles until cameras are provided to all officers.
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Police officers who fail to wear required cameras while on duty are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 and/or imprisonment not exceeding six months.
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Municipal law enforcement agencies cannot use forfeited drug asset funds to purchase police vehicles until cameras are provided to officers as required.
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Funding for cameras shall come from municipal general funds and revenue from fines and fees paid to the municipality.
Legislative Description
Municipalities; require to provide police officers with certain cameras and provide certain penalties for failure to make provision.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018