B26-0618

Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·3/2/26
Tion Text

Requires the Mayor to release body-worn camera footage of serious use of force incidents involving federal law enforcement officers.

The Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Amendment Act of 2026 mandates that within five business days after an incident where a federal law enforcement officer uses serious force against an individual, and the incident is recorded by a Metropolitan Police Department officer's body-worn camera, the Mayor must publicly release the recordings. This applies to incidents involving federal law enforcement officers in the presence of Metropolitan Police Department members. The act also amends the consent provisions for releasing such recordings.

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History

Mar 6

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0618 Published in the DC Register

Mar 3

Council

Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Mar 2

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary