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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit charging for access to certain camera video footage.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Stop Body Camera Paywalls Act," aims to ensure public access to certain law enforcement video footage without charge. It requires states and local governments applying for funding through specific federal programs, known as "covered programs" like the Byrne grant program and the COPS grant program, to certify that they will not charge the public any fees to view, access, or obtain copies of footage from body cameras, dash cameras, jail surveillance, or other law enforcement agency recordings. Without this certification, these entities will be ineligible to receive funding from these programs, which are designed to support law enforcement efforts.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Rashida Tlaib (D)*,
Yvette Clarke (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Chuy García (D),
Adelita Grijalva (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Summer Lee (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7125/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7125/BILLS-119hr7125ih.pdf |
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