Hawaii HB2539 establishes rights for individuals to record law enforcement activities and protections against interference.

Hawaii HB2539 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a new chapter on recording law enforcement activities. It grants individuals the right to record law enforcement officers in action, defining "law enforcement activity" and "law enforcement officer." The bill allows individuals to maintain custody and control of their recordings and any instruments used. It prohibits law enforcement officers from interfering with these recordings, including preventing, threatening, or commanding individuals to cease recording.

Hawaii HB2539 establishes rights for individuals to record law enforcement activities and protections against interference.

Hawaii HB2539 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a new chapter on recording law enforcement activities. It grants individuals the right to record law enforcement officers in action, defining "law enforcement activity" and "law enforcement officer." The bill allows individuals to maintain custody and control of their recordings and any instruments used. It prohibits law enforcement officers from interfering with these recordings, including preventing, threatening, or commanding individuals to cease recording.