HB3719

LOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERS

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

HB3719 requires encrypted police scanner transmissions to be accessible in real-time by broadcast and print media.

HB3719 amends the Emergency Telephone System Act to mandate that law enforcement agencies providing encrypted police scanner transmissions must offer real-time access to these transmissions to broadcast stations, radio broadcast stations, and newspapers. This provision aims to ensure transparency and timely information dissemination by media outlets. The law takes effect on January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading