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Bill to make police body‑cam footage subject to New Hampshire Right‑to‑Know law draws sharp pushback
Summary
Supporters argued HB 1587 would improve transparency and trust by applying RSA 91‑A to body‑cam footage with redaction safeguards. Police chiefs, prosecutors and county attorneys warned the change would create heavy redaction burdens, privacy conflicts with RSA 105‑D and legal risk for victims.
Representative Matt Sabour introduced House Bill 15‑87, which would make police body‑worn camera footage subject to New Hampshire’s Right‑to‑Know statutes (RSA 91‑A), with a five‑business‑day response requirement and specified redaction categories to protect privacy.
Carla Gerrick, president of Right to Know New Hampshire, told the committee the bill would increase transparency and reduce lawsuits over access. Gerrick recounted a prior case and argued that public access to taxpayer‑funded recordings strengthens accountability while statutory redaction rules…
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