The bill amends body-worn camera regulations to include other law enforcement officers when an MPD officer is present.

The Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 modifies existing regulations to ensure transparency in incidents involving Metropolitan Police Department officers and other law enforcement officers. It mandates the public release of names and body-worn camera recordings of all officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force. The act also updates definitions and applicability to include other law enforcement officers when an MPD officer is present. It took effect on August 1, 2025, and remains in effect for a limited duration.

The bill amends body-worn camera regulations to include other law enforcement officers when an MPD officer is present.

The Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026 modifies existing regulations to ensure transparency in incidents involving Metropolitan Police Department officers and other law enforcement officers. It mandates the public release of names and body-worn camera recordings of all officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force. The act also updates definitions and applicability to include other law enforcement officers when an MPD officer is present. It took effect on August 1, 2025, and remains in effect for a limited duration.