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S2991Introduced in the Senate

Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Tiara Mack, District 6

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- THE BODY CAMERAS FOR CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES ACT -- THE WILLIE WASHINGTON, JR. ACT - Mandates all department of corrections staff with direct supervision roles to wear body cameras while on duty in their assigned facility.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · May 12, 2026

10

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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