Legislation

Title: Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras – Capabilities
Sponsored by: Delegate Moon
Status: In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note
Racial and Equity Impact note – 2021 Maryland Police Reform Proposals

Synopsis

Requiring a policy for the issuance and use of a body-worn camera by a law enforcement officer developed and published by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to require that a body-worn camera purchased or otherwise procured for use by a law enforcement officer on or after January 1, 2022, automatically record and save 2 minutes of audio and video footage immediately prior to the officer activating the record button on the device.

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Cross-filed with: SB0583

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/26/2021 Legislative Date 1/26/2021 Action First Reading Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras – Capabilities Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/26/2021 Legislative Date 1/26/2021 Action Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	1/26/2021	1/26/2021	First Reading Judiciary
			Text - First - Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras – Capabilities
House	1/26/2021	1/26/2021	Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.

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