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MI HB4074

MI HB4074
Law 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
In Committee
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)

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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