Municipalities - Enforcement Officers - Body-Worn Cameras

Summary

The bill adds municipal enforcement officers to the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the exception that lets them record oral communications with body‑worn cameras. It lets cities and towns adopt ordinances or resolutions to permit such cameras and requires them to publish a usage policy that matches state police training standards. The measure aims to standardize recording practices and clarify legal authority.

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Hearings

• Judicial Proceedings — Bill Hearing
  Judicial Proceedings · Mar 31, 2026
• Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
  Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee · Mar 31, 2026
• Judiciary — Bill Hearing
  Judiciary · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. Mar 24, 2026Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
2. Mar 23, 2026Referred Judicial Proceedings
3. Mar 21, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Report by Judiciary
5. Mar 20, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
6. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
7. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Judiciary
8. Oct 9, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Schindler · sponsor
• Behler
• Miller
• Pasteur

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