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Council advances bill requiring security measures for garden‑style apartments
Summary
CB-71-2024 would define garden‑style apartments, require certain security equipment and camera retention policies, and delegate DPI to develop regulations; committee reported favorably with amendments.
The committee reported on CB-71-2024, which would define "garden-style" apartments and require certain security equipment for those properties, including camera coverage and retention periods for footage. Committee members proposed and adopted amendments to require at least one camera to cover multiple entrances and tasked DPI with developing regulations addressing camera angles and implementation details.
The administration signaled support for the amended bill, and community and vendor testimony was offered in support. The committee's vote was recorded favorably and the bill stands introduced as draft 2; sponsors include multiple council members across districts.
