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Committee clears bill extending body‑camera authority to several state agencies, including Game and Fish commissions
Summary
Senate Bill 520 was reported out of the House Judiciary Committee after debate about the Wiretap Act and access to footage; the bill authorizes body‑worn cameras for additional agency officers and reallocates unspent gaming revenue for local law enforcement grants, the Attorney General's office and DCNR.
The House Judiciary Committee reported Senate Bill 520 out of committee after debate over access and oversight of body‑worn camera footage. The measure amends multiple statutory titles to add agencies authorized to use body‑worn cameras and makes administrative changes to the Wiretap Act.
Committee counsel summarized the bill's scope: "Mister chairman, ... senate bill 5 20 by chairwoman Baker amends title 18, title 30, title 34, and title 42 to authorize the use of body worn cameras by agents of the office of attorney general,…
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