Bill > HR113

This Resolution directs the Joint State Government Commission, a state legislative body that studies government operations, to conduct a comprehensive study on how footage from body-worn cameras (cameras worn by law enforcement officers) can be better utilized to achieve positive and safe results for both police and the public. The study will examine how this footage is currently used and stored in the Commonwealth, including the costs associated with filming, storing, and reviewing it. It will also explore ways to ensure the footage promotes justice and is protected from cyber threats. To assist in this effort, the Commission will form an advisory committee with diverse expertise, including criminal justice, policing, legal fields, technology, and individuals with personal experience involving body-worn camera footage. The Commission is required to report its findings and recommendations to the House of Representatives within 120 days of the resolution's adoption.