HR 7125
Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:34 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act, aims to ensure that public access to body camera footage, dash camera footage, and surveillance footage from law enforcement facilities is free of charge. It prohibits state and local governments from charging fees to individuals seeking to view or obtain this footage. The bill applies to grants funded through the Byrne grant program and the COPS grant program, requiring a certification from recipients that they don't impose any costs on the public for accessing these videos.
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