House Bill 791 would allow law enforcement agencies to disclose police video footage to city councils or county commissions, city or county managers, or citizens review boards — all of whom would be bound by confidentiality agreements. Currently, law enforcement agencies cannot release police video footage to the public without a court order, creating too many barriers to justice.
HB 791 - Law Enforcement Agency Records
Sponsors
Representatives Faircloth, McNeill, and Ross
Status
Active
Session
2019-2020
Bill number
HB 791
Position
No Position
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