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NM SB220

NM SB220
Exceptions For Body Cameras


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Introduced
02/01/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
03/13/2021
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT USE BODY-WORN CAMERAS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to provide exceptions to the requirement that law enforcement use body-worn cameras in certain situations. Specifically, it states that law enforcement agencies shall not require peace officers to record notifications to members of the public of a death or undercover operations sanctioned in advance by the agency. The bill also maintains other requirements related to the use of body-worn cameras, such as activating the camera during law enforcement encounters, retaining recordings for at least 120 days, and establishing disciplinary rules for officers who fail to comply with the policies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC (on 03/15/2021)

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