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MS HB1004
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Requires municipal governing authorities to provide all police officers on patrol with body-worn cameras that electronically record audio and video.
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Requires county boards of supervisors to include budget allocations for body-worn cameras for deputy sheriffs on patrol.
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Defines "body-worn camera" as devices worn by officers that electronically record audio and video of officer activities.
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Establishes penalties for police officers and deputy sheriffs who fail to wear body-worn cameras while on patrol: fine up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both.
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Effective date: July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020