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HB 1557·MS·house

Body camera audio of law enforcement; add to list of investigative report.

FailedFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Carpenter
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(H) Died In Committee

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the state’s public records law to include law‑enforcement audio‑visual recordings—such as body‑worn, dash‑mounted, and interview‑room footage—in the definition of an investigative report. This would allow those recordings to be requested and disclosed under public‑records rules, affecting police agencies and the public seeking transparency. The measure failed after dying in committee.

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