B26-0603

Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·2/25/26
Tion Text

Requires release of body-worn camera recordings and information about officers involved in serious use of force incidents.

The Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026 amends the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015. It mandates the release of body-worn camera recordings and names of all law enforcement officers involved in officer-involved deaths or serious use of force incidents. Additionally, it requires the Metropolitan Police Department to record and share information about all law enforcement officers present at roll calls, including their full name, badge identification number, represented law enforcement agency, and assignment for the shift.

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History

Mar 6

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0603 Published in the DC Register

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Feb 25

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary