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WI AB634

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelina Cruz

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies must publicly release audio and video data within 15 days of officer-involved deaths, critical incidents resulting in great bodily harm or death in officer presence/custody, or deaths occurring when an officer discharges a firearm

  • "Data" includes body camera footage, vehicle camera footage, emergency call recordings, agency-captured video, and public recordings in agency possession; release must be via free digital platform

  • Agencies may redact or withhold data to protect privacy, obscure nudity or disturbing images, shield confidential informants, protect juvenile records, or at a crime victim's request

  • Agencies must notify and provide review opportunity to identifiable officers and their unions, victims, minors, and the district attorney at least 48 hours before releasing data

  • Unaltered original data must be retained when agencies make permitted redactions or edits

Legislative Description

Release of audio and video footage following officer-involved deaths or other critical incidents involving a law enforcement officer. (FE)

Last Action

Representative Johnson added as a coauthor

11/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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