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Police CAMERA Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1188| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a new matching grant program , administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This program will provide funds to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes for purchasing or leasing body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers and covering related implementation expenses, such as training, data storage, and security. The initiative aims to deter excessive force, improve accountability and transparency in the use of force, aid in responding to complaints against officers, and enhance evidence collection. Grant recipients must commit to developing and publicly sharing comprehensive policies and procedures for camera use, data collection, retention, and privacy protection. These policies must include limitations on the use of facial recognition technology and protocols for data release to prosecutors and defense attorneys. Recorded data use is restricted to misconduct investigations, criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion, or limited training purposes, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized transfer. Grantees are required to collect and report statistical data on use of force incidents and complaints, contributing to a national database. The legislation also directs the creation of a body-worn camera training toolkit and mandates a comprehensive study on the efficacy and impact of these cameras, including issues of privacy and data security.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-120
Police CAMERA Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1338
Police CAMERA Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9620
Police CAMERA Act of 2024
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-120
    Police CAMERA Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1338
    Police CAMERA Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9620
    Police CAMERA Act of 2024


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations

Police CAMERA Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1188| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish a new matching grant program , administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. This program will provide funds to States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes for purchasing or leasing body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers and covering related implementation expenses, such as training, data storage, and security. The initiative aims to deter excessive force, improve accountability and transparency in the use of force, aid in responding to complaints against officers, and enhance evidence collection. Grant recipients must commit to developing and publicly sharing comprehensive policies and procedures for camera use, data collection, retention, and privacy protection. These policies must include limitations on the use of facial recognition technology and protocols for data release to prosecutors and defense attorneys. Recorded data use is restricted to misconduct investigations, criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion, or limited training purposes, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized transfer. Grantees are required to collect and report statistical data on use of force incidents and complaints, contributing to a national database. The legislation also directs the creation of a body-worn camera training toolkit and mandates a comprehensive study on the efficacy and impact of these cameras, including issues of privacy and data security.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-120
Police CAMERA Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1338
Police CAMERA Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9620
Police CAMERA Act of 2024
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-120
    Police CAMERA Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1338
    Police CAMERA Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9620
    Police CAMERA Act of 2024


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeEmployment and training programsEvidence and witnessesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersPhotography and imagingRight of privacyState and local government operations