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WI AB634
Bill
Status
11/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelina Cruz
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AI Summary
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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
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"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
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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
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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
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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