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SB 2991 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT

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Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Last action
May 12, 2026 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Sam Bell D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled