Committee advances code‑enforcement body‑camera framework and public‑records exemptions
Two linked measures (SB 504 and SB 506) passed committee: SB 504 creates a statewide framework localities may adopt for code‑enforcement body cameras; SB 506 creates narrow public‑records exemptions to protect privacy while maintaining accountability.
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Senator Burgess presented a pair of linked bills to govern body‑camera use by code inspectors and the public records that accompany those recordings. On SB 504 he said the bill "would allow local governments under a statewide framework to have a uniform statewide approach to regulating code enforcement body camera usage." Burgess emphasized the measure is permissive and does not require local governments to adopt the policy.
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