Bill > HB146

This bill modifies existing law regarding body-worn camera recordings for law enforcement, specifically focusing on motor vehicle stops. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to preserve body-worn camera recordings related to motor vehicle stops where a defendant pleads not guilty to a violation-level offense under motor vehicle laws. If such a defendant requests the recording, the agency must provide it within 5 days of the request. Failure to preserve or disclose the recording will result in the violation being dismissed with prejudice. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow law enforcement to use recordings as training tools, provided that personal identifiers like images and license plate numbers are first deleted or obscured, or the individual has been given the opportunity to decline such use. The new provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement interactions during motor vehicle stops, giving defendants easier access to potential evidence. The bill will take effect 90 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, is expected to cost the state less than $10,000 per year to implement.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0340&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB146