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MS HB408

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities must provide body-worn cameras to all police officers while on patrol, with cameras worn on uniforms and capable of recording audio and video
  • County boards of supervisors must include funding for body-worn cameras in annual sheriff's office budgets to equip all deputy sheriffs on patrol
  • Police officers and deputy sheriffs who fail to wear body-worn cameras while on patrol face misdemeanor charges with penalties up to $1,000 fine, six months imprisonment, or both
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Body-worn cameras; require cities and counties to provide to police officers and deputy sheriffs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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