H8116

Requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras, set rules for recording and access, create an independent oversight board, mandate training and reporting, and establish a grant funded pilot program.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8116 mandates body cameras for correctional staff, sets rules for recordings, creates an oversight board, and requires training and.

Rhode Island H8116 requires correctional staff to wear and activate body cameras during interactions with incarcerated individuals, including use-of-force incidents and medical emergencies. The bill establishes rules for recording, retention, and access to footage, limited to authorized personnel. It creates an independent incident oversight board to review incidents and recommend reforms. The Department of Corrections must provide training, conduct biannual reports, and implement disciplinary actions for noncompliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary