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MS HB1386

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from using body-worn cameras to stage, reenact, or recreate past encounters, searches, or official activities.

  • Requires body-worn cameras to be activated only for real-time documentation of actual encounters, searches, or official law enforcement activities.

  • Bars video and audio footage recorded in violation of these restrictions from being used as evidence in criminal proceedings against subjects of the law enforcement encounter.

  • Requires all state and local agencies that issue body-worn cameras to law enforcement officers to adopt written policies governing their use, including the provisions of this act.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Body-worn cameras; prohibit law enforcement from recreating past activities with.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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