An Act relative to body worn cameras
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to body worn cameras, addresses the circumstances under which police officers can access and review recordings of incidents before making statements. It allows officers to view these recordings prior to providing statements, aiming to improve transparency and accountability in police interactions. The bill was referred to the Judiciary committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Police officers can access recordings of incidents before making statements.
- The bill seeks to improve transparency in police procedures.
- It was referred to the Judiciary committee for review.
- The Senate concurred with the bill's passage.
Who is affected
- Police officers
- The public
- The Judiciary
Notable changes
- Allows for pre-statement access to body camera footage.
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