SB 261-FN (2026): requiring that custodial interrogations be recorded, establishing a fund to make grants to state law enforcement agencies to purchase equipment to enable such recordings, and making an appropriation therefor.
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@misc{bill-2026-sb261, title = {SB 261-FN (2026): requiring that custodial interrogations be recorded, establishing a fund to make grants to state law enforcement agencies to purchase equipment to enable such recordings, and making an appropriation therefor.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2026/sb261}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }
SB 261-FN (2026)
requiring that custodial interrogations be recorded, establishing a fund to make grants to state law enforcement agencies to purchase equipment to enable such recordings, and making an appropriation therefor.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 18, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Jason Osborne (R - Rock 2)
- Rep. Buzz Scherr (D - Rock 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 18, 2025, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- January 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Rereferred to Committee — voice vote, passed
- January 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary
- February 18, 2025: Hearing: 02/18/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025, Vote 4-0, CC
- March 6, 2025: Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/06/2025
- January 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 01/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 80-FN-A (2024): requiring the recording of custodial interrogations and making an appropriation therefor.