HB 253-LOCAL (2022): requiring law enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras and establishing a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies to purchase body-worn cameras.

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HB 253-LOCAL (2022)

requiring law enforcement officers to use body-worn cameras and establishing a grant program to assist local law enforcement agencies to purchase body-worn cameras.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2021-2022
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Police

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held a work session on October 5, 2021. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 5, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on June 2, 2022. The committee met in executive session on June 2, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 8, 2021, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • October 5, 2021, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 201-203
  • June 2, 2022, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 205-207
  • June 2, 2022, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204

Votes

  • January 5, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • February 8, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/08/2021 10:30 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95686681680 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
  • March 9, 2021: Retained in Committee
  • October 5, 2021: Full Committee Work Session: 10/05/2021 11:00 am LOB 201-203
  • October 5, 2021: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study HB253-LOCAL 10/05/2021 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • January 5, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/05/2022
  • June 2, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 06/02/2022 10:00 am LOB 202-204
  • June 2, 2022: Executive Session: 06/02/2022 09:30 am LOB 205-207
  • October 26, 2022: Interim Study Report:Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 14-0)

Laws It Would Change

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