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MS HB61
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
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 record audio and video and are worn on uniforms.
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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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Makes it a misdemeanor for any police officer or deputy sheriff to fail to wear a body-worn camera while on patrol, punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 6 months.
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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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Takes effect July 1, 2024.
Legislative Description
Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024