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TX SB380
TX SB380Relating 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.
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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2021
05/31/2021
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 amends the Occupations Code to modify the requirements for body-worn camera policies, including provisions related to the collection of camera footage as evidence and the circumstances under which a peace officer can discontinue recording. The bill also creates a new criminal offense for intentionally or knowingly deactivating a recording device during an investigation, with certain affirmative defenses. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the Penal Code regarding the use of force and deadly force, including expanding the presumption of reasonableness in certain circumstances. The bill applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date of September 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Jurisprudence (on 03/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=87R&Bill=SB380 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/html/SB00380I.htm |
| Bill | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/87R/billtext/pdf/SB00380I.pdf |
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