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MS HB61

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires county boards of supervisors to include budget allocations for body-worn cameras for deputy sheriffs on patrol.

  • 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.

  • Defines "body-worn camera" as devices worn by officers that electronically record audio and video of officer activities.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Municipalities1/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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