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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
05/21/2021
05/21/2021
Crossed Over
05/14/2021
05/14/2021
Passed
05/26/2021
05/26/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/16/2021
06/16/2021
Introduced Session
87th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to the investigation and prosecution of criminal offenses and to certain recordings created by peace officers during an investigation or other law enforcement activity; creating a criminal offense.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Botham Jean Act," amends the Texas Occupations Code to update the requirements for law enforcement policies and procedures regarding body-worn cameras. Key provisions include: requiring officers equipped with body cameras to keep them activated during the entirety of their active participation in an investigation, unless deactivation complies with the policy; specifying that body camera recordings must be retained for at least 90 days; and providing guidelines for the collection of body camera footage as evidence. The bill also modifies when officers can choose not to activate or discontinue recording, limiting this to situations not related to an investigation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (26)
Jacey Jetton (R)*,
Matt Krause (R)*,
Ron Reynolds (D)*,
Eddie Rodriguez (D)*,
Carl Sherman (D)*,
Royce West (D)*,
Alma Allen (D),
Rafael Anchía (D),
Liz Campos (D),
Jeff Cason (R),
Sarah Eckhardt (D),
Art Fierro (D),
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D),
Jessica González (D),
Vikki Goodwin (D),
Ana Hernandez (D),
Gina Hinojosa (D),
Donna Howard (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Ray Lopez (D),
Borris Miles (D),
Ina Minjarez (D),
Phil Stephenson (R),
Chris Turner (D),
Armando Walle (D),
Erin Zwiener (D),
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/21 (on 06/16/2021)
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