Bill > HB2383

This bill establishes a new category of personnel called "transit security officers" for mass transit districts, granting them specific authorities and regulations. The bill defines transit security officers as individuals employed by a mass transit district, appointed and sworn in by the general manager, who have completed necessary training to issue citations but are not considered peace officers and cannot carry firearms. The legislation authorizes these officers to issue citations for violations of district ordinances and allows them to wear body cameras while on duty. The bill also establishes detailed policies for body camera usage, including requirements for continuous recording when an officer develops reasonable suspicion of a crime, retention periods for recordings (180 days to 30 months), and restrictions on the use of recordings, such as prohibiting facial recognition technology. Additionally, the bill includes provisions expanding public records exemptions to protect video recordings made by transit security officers and allows these recordings to be used as evidence in court under certain conditions. The overall aim appears to be providing mass transit districts with additional tools for maintaining security and accountability while establishing clear guidelines for the use of transit security personnel.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2383