Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-5975House of Representatives
Updated: Nov 1, 2022

Summary

Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-2899: Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-321.

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    House of Representatives

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    House of Representatives

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