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MI HB4074
MI HB4074Law enforcement: peace officers; conservation officers to wear body cams while on patrol; require. Amends 1986 PA 109 (MCL 300.21 - 300.22) by adding sec. 1a.
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Introduced
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
In Committee
02/12/2025
02/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled"An act to prescribe certain powers and duties of conservation officers; and to vest in conservation officers certain powers, privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers,"(MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a.
AI Summary
This bill requires conservation officers in Michigan to wear body-worn cameras while performing their official duties, starting on the bill's effective date. The legislation defines a "body-worn camera" using the definition from the Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act, which refers to a recording device worn by an officer that captures audio and video during their work activities. Any audio or video recordings from these cameras will be subject to the privacy protections and disclosure rules established in the 2017 Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Privacy Act. This means that while the recordings are created, their release and use will be governed by specific legal guidelines designed to balance transparency with individual privacy rights. The bill amends a 1986 law that originally established the powers and duties of conservation officers, adding this new requirement for body camera usage to enhance accountability and potentially provide additional documentation of officer interactions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (28)
Greg Markkanen (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Matthew Bierlein (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Will Bruck (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Parker Fairbairn (R),
Joseph Fox (R),
Steve Frisbie (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tim Kelly (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
David Martin (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Mike Mueller (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Joseph Pavlov (R),
David Prestin (R),
Angela Rigas (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Curt VanderWall (R),
Doug Wozniak (R),
Last Action
House Natural Resources and Tourism (12:00:00 3/26/2025 Room 519, House Office Building) (on 03/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4074 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4074-DWN68B2F.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4074.htm |
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