MD HB727 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 26 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-26 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 26 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-26 - Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras – Capabilities
Sponsors
| Del. David Moon [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-26 | House | Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m. |
| 2021-01-26 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
SB583 (Crossfiled) 2021-02-01 - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure | 2 | 109 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Public Safety | 3 | 511 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0727?ys=2021RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0727f.pdf |
