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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