· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT

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.

Sponsor

Enrique Sanchez (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study