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RI H8115
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Morales
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AI Summary
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Requires the Director of Corrections to develop written policies and procedures for body camera use by correctional officers by January 1, 2027
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Mandates consultation with stakeholders including community members, groups representing incarcerated individuals, the Attorney General, RI Police Chiefs Association, Public Defender, Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, ACLU of Rhode Island, and correctional policy experts
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Policies must define "critical incidents" requiring camera activation and establish procedures for creating complete and accurate recordings
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Must address storage, court and disciplinary access to recordings, retention and destruction timelines, and whether notice should be given to those being recorded (noting RI is a one-party consent state)
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Requires training for correctional officers and staff on body camera use
Legislative Description
Requires the corrections director to adopt body camera policies by January 1, 2027, after stakeholder consultation, setting standards for activation, recording, access, retention, notice, and training,
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026