HB0073Introduced in the House
OBSTRUCT JUSTICE-BODY CAMERAS
Introduced by Jackie Haas, District 79
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person, in addition to other elements of the offense, obstructs justice when, with intent to prevent the apprehension or obstruct the prosecution or defense of any person, he or she knowingly takes a body camera or any part of a body camera from a person known to be a peace officer. Provides that a violation, if the body camera or any part of the body camera is taken from the peace officer during the commission of an offense that has caused great bodily harm to the officer or another person, is a Class 1 felony. Provides that any other violation of this provision is a Class 2 felony.
Where it stands
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
March 3, 2025
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Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Jackie Haas
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
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