Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 15, 2021)
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities.
Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.
What just happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 15, 2021
- Nov 1, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Nov 15, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Nov 15, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 15, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House