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MS HB862
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kabir Karriem
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AI Summary
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Requires all municipal governing authorities to provide body-worn cameras to police officers while on patrol, with cameras to be worn on uniforms and capable of recording audio and video
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Mandates county boards of supervisors to include funding for body-worn cameras in annual sheriff's office budgets for all deputies on patrol
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Establishes criminal penalties for police officers and deputy sheriffs who fail to wear body-worn cameras while on patrol: misdemeanor conviction with fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both
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Defines "body-worn camera" as devices worn by officers that electronically record audio and video of their activities
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021