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MS HB402

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits law enforcement officers from using body-worn cameras to stage, reenact, or recreate past encounters, searches, or official activities
  • Restricts body-worn camera activation to 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 admitted as evidence in criminal proceedings against subjects of the encounter
  • Requires all state and local law enforcement agencies that issue body-worn cameras to adopt written policies governing their use, including the provisions of this act
  • Effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/22/2024

Full Bill Text

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