PA HB413

Custodial interrogations related to crimes of violence must be electronically recorded (video with audio) in their entirety, including Miranda warnings and waivers

Exceptions permitted for exigent circumstances, individual's refusal to be recorded, equipment malfunction, safety concerns, or interrogations conducted by other jurisdictions in compliance with their laws

Officers who do not record must prepare a written report explaining the reason and summarizing the interrogation; prosecution must provide 14-day notice after arraignment if introducing unrecorded statements

Attorney General must promulgate regulations in consultation with State Police Commissioner covering recording standards, supervisory procedures, chain of custody, and administrative sanctions for noncompliance

Courts must consider failure to record when determining admissibility of statements and must give cautionary jury instructions upon defendant's request if unrecorded statements are admitted; effective date is January 1, 2026 or upon temporary regulations taking effect