HB 1917-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Allows individuals who interact with law enforcement or corrections officers to access the video and/or sound recordings of these interactions under certain circumstances.

Provides that video and/or sound recordings, of any kind, made by uniformed law enforcement or corrections officers while in the course of their official duties are not subject to the privacy act.

Exempts from public inspection and copying under the public records act, video and/or sound recordings made by law enforcement or corrections officers, of jurisdictions that have deployed body cameras, while in the course of their official duties.

Requires a law enforcement agency that equips its officers with body worn cameras to establish policies regarding the use of the cameras.

Requires the legislature to convene a task force to examine law enforcement agencies' use of vehicle-mounted and body worn cameras.