Police CAMERA Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2024): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, the Police CAMERA Act of 2024, proposes a grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies purchase body-worn cameras. It also aims to fund secure storage and maintenance of the recorded data. The program seeks to deter excessive force, improve accountability, and assist in complaint responses and evidence collection.
The program would affect state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies by providing grants that cover up to 75% of program costs. Agencies receiving funds must develop public policies on camera use, data storage, privacy, and the use of facial recognition technology. They would also need to collect and report statistical data on various aspects of their operations, including use of force incidents and complaints.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance would establish regulations and a training toolkit, and conduct a study on the program's effectiveness within two years of grants being awarded.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9620 do?
- This bill, the Police CAMERA Act of 2024, proposes a grant program to help state and local law enforcement agencies purchase body-worn cameras. It also aims to fund secure storage and maintenance of the recorded data. The program seeks to deter excessive force, improve accountability, and assist in complaint responses and evidence collection. The program would affect state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies by providing grants that cover up to 75% of program costs. Agencies receiving funds must develop public policies on camera use, data storage, privacy, and the use of facial recognition technology. They would also need to collect and report statistical data on various aspects of their operations, including use of force incidents and complaints. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance would establish regulations and a training toolkit, and conduct a study on the program's effectiveness within two years of grants being awarded.
- Has H.R. 9620 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9620. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9620?
- H.R. 9620 was sponsored by Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9620?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Sep 2024).
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