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SB0265Introduced in the Senate

LOCAL RECORDS-POLICE SCANNERS

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Local Records 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

Referred to Assignments

January 24, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

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