HB1587

Requiring police body-worn camera footage be subject to the right-to-know law.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1587 makes police body-worn camera footage subject to the state's right-to-know law.

New Hampshire HB1587 amends the state's right-to-know law to include police body-worn camera footage as subject to public disclosure. Public bodies and agencies must respond to requests for this footage within five business days, providing either the records or an explanation for denial. They may charge actual costs for redaction and processing. Redactions must be documented, specifying the statutory basis for each withheld portion. The bill also repeals a previous exemption for body-worn camera footage and takes effect January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

Jan 21

11:00 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Public Hearing

History

Feb 19

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 9

Feb 9

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 7 P. 7

Jan 28

House

Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159