Legislation
- Title
- Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Body-Worn Cameras, Employee Programs, and Use of Force
- Sponsored by
- Senators Sydnor, Smith, Waldstreicher, Jackson, Carter, Hough, Lee, West, and Hettleman
- Status
- Gubernatorial Veto Override - Chapter 60
- Analysis
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Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
Racial and Equity Impact note – 2021 Maryland Police Reform Proposals
Synopsis
Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to require the use of body-worn cameras by July 1, 2023, for each law enforcement officer that regularly interacts with the public; requiring a certain body-worn camera to automatically record and save at least 60 seconds of video footage immediately prior to the officer activating the record button; requiring each law enforcement agency to establish a certain system to identify police officers who are at risk of using excessive force and to provide appropriate responses to reduce the risks; etc.
Committees
- Opposite:
- Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media
Committee Testimony
Details
Bill File Type: Pre-Filed
Effective Date(s): June 1, 2021, July 1, 2022
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Last Updated: 8/2/2021 12:10 PM