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HB 1742·MS·house

Department of Corrections; require to provide body-worn cameras for its correctional officers.

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

Feb 3, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Corrections to equip each correctional officer with a body‑worn camera when the officer is controlling, directing, or monitoring inmate activities, provided the state appropriates money for it. Cameras must be kept in good working order, worn on the uniform, and fully operational during those duties. The measure failed to pass and died in committee.

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