NH HB1587

Police body-worn camera footage would become subject to New Hampshire's right-to-know law (RSA 91-A), repealing the current exemption that shields such recordings from public disclosure

Public agencies must respond to body camera footage requests within 5 business days, providing either the records, an explanation for denial, or a timeline for processing

Required redactions before release include: personal identifying information (SSN, addresses, phone numbers, medical data), imagery of minors and sexual assault victims, and footage from private locations where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy

Agencies may charge actual costs for redaction and processing, with all redactions documented in writing with statutory justification

Estimated state costs include $484,000-$508,000 annually for the Department of Safety and approximately $111,000-$114,000 for the Department of Corrections to hire staff for processing requests; effective date January 1, 2027