B26-0616

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

Complete·3/23/26

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.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

13 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 27

Council

Act A26-0282 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005081, Expires on Jun 21, 2026

Mar 23

Council

Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0282, Expires on Jun 21, 2026

Mar 23

Council

Returned from Mayor