HB 1820-FN (2018): relative to requiring the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers.

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HB 1820-FN (2018)

relative to requiring the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Police

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2018. The committee met in executive session on January 18, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 8, 2018 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2018, 1:20 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • January 18, 2018: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204

Votes

  • February 8, 2018, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 10, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/10/2018 01:20 PM LOB 204
  • January 18, 2018: Executive Session: 01/18/2018 LOB 204
  • February 7, 2018: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for 02/07/2018 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • February 8, 2018: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/08/2018

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court