HB3719Introduced in the House
LOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERS
Introduced by LaShawn Ford, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency that encrypts police scanner transmissions must provide, by license or otherwise, real-time access to those transmissions to broadcast stations, broadcasting stations, radio broadcast stations, and newspapers. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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