Concerning the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement officers.

 H-3012.1

HOUSE BILL 2644

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Representatives Simmons, Hill, and Pollet

Read first time 01/23/26. Referred to Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary.

AN ACT Relating to the use of body worn cameras by law enforcement officers; amending RCW 10.109.010 , 10.109.020 , and 10.109.030 ; adding new sections to chapter 43.101 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 10 RCW; providing an effective date; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. This act may be known and cited as the law enforcement body worn camera act.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The legislature finds that public trust in law enforcement is strengthened by transparency and accountability, and that body worn cameras provide an objective record of law enforcement interactions, protect both officers and the public, and aid in accurate investigations and judicial proceedings.