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Committee bars live‑streaming of evictions, citing safety and privacy concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 19-93, prohibiting live broadcasting of evictions, was amended for clarification and passed the committee; sponsors said the change protects residents and property from theft and privacy harms.
Senator Lamar presented SB 19-93 to prohibit live streaming or live broadcasting of evictions in order to protect privacy and reduce safety risks when an eviction occurs in real time. The sponsor said the measure would not prohibit recording by law enforcement or body cameras, but would stop real‑time public broadcasts that reveal exact locations and times and could lead to theft or interference with the eviction.
Committee members approved a clarifying amendment and passed the bill (9 ayes). Supporters said the bill protects vulnerable people and prevents opportunistic theft; opponents did not offer sustained resistance in committee.
