SB 289-FN (2026): relative to use and preservation of body-worn camera recordings in certain matters.
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SB 289-FN (2026)
relative to use and preservation of body-worn camera recordings in certain matters.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- Senate committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Police
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate send it back to committee, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee on a voice vote. The committee voted 4–1 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. Bill Gannon (R - SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Sheri Minor (R - Belk 5)
- Rep. Susan Porcelli (R - Rock 19)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)
- Rep. Lilli Walsh (R - Rock 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2025, 1:45 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 4, 2025: Hearing: 02/04/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; 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 4-1; CC
- January 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 01/07/2026