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MS HB1069

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipal governing authorities must provide all police officers on patrol with cameras to be worn on their uniforms.

  • Municipalities are prohibited from purchasing police vehicles until cameras are provided to all officers.

  • 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.

  • Municipal law enforcement agencies cannot use forfeited drug asset funds to purchase police vehicles until cameras are provided to officers as required.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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